That’s a tough call, and there’s no guaranteed answer — but I can walk through the pros/cons — and what I lean toward — so you can decide with more clarity.

What’s happening now / what we know:

  • Trump just threatened a “massive increase” in tariffs on China over rare earth export controls, and also canceled a planned meeting with Xi Jinping. (Reuters)

  • Markets have reacted sharply: U.S. stock indices are down ~1–2 %, tech stocks especially hit. (Reuters)

  • Cryptocurrencies, including ETH, are also down. (Barron's)

So the macro / geopolitical risk sentiment is elevated, and risk assets (stocks, crypto) are bearing the brunt.


🔍 Key considerations: sell now vs hold & wait

Factor Argument to Sell / Reduce Argument to Hold
Risk / volatility If the tariff escalation deepens into a trade war, it could pull global growth lower, hurting demand for risk assets. Selling now might protect against a further drop. If you believe the tariff threats are starting negotiation tactics, or will be moderated, the dip could be a buying opportunity.
Opportunity cost Liquidity lets you re-enter later at lower prices (if you time well). Selling locks in losses; if the market rebounds, you might miss out on the upside.
Long-term view If your conviction in ETH (or crypto) is weak, this might be a moment to reassess and reduce exposure. If you’re bullish long term, short-term dips are “noise” — staying invested may be the better path.
Taxes & fees Selling incurs transaction costs, slippage, and possibly capital gains tax (depending on your jurisdiction). Holding avoids those immediate costs; you only pay when you eventually sell.
Debt / margin / liquidity needs If you need cash or are over-leveraged, selling is safer. If you’re fully self-funded and comfortable with volatility, holding is more defensible.

✅ My leaning / what I’d probably do

Given the current environment:

  • I’d likely reduce exposure (sell a portion) rather than fully exit — especially if ETH is a significant share of my holdings.

  • I’d hold some core position in ETH for the long-term, expecting that projects with strong fundamentals (Ethereum, major altcoins) could recover once macro fear subsides.

  • I’d watch closely for signals that tariff threats are being scaled back or that global trade tensions de-escalate — that’s when I’d consider re-entering more aggressively.



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