Trade War Defiance: Michael Saylor Roars “No Tariffs on Bitcoin” as Trump’s 100% China Levy Looms!
The trade war drums are beating louder than ever, but one Bitcoin titan just tuned them out—at 5:39 PM WAT on October 10, 2025, Michael Saylor, the fiery executive chairman of MicroStrategy, fired off an X post that cut through the chaos: “No tariffs on Bitcoin.” Coming mere hours after President Trump’s Truth Social blast announcing 100% tariffs on Chinese goods starting November 1, Saylor’s three-word mic drop has exploded with 15,000 likes and 1,200 reposts.
This feels like a battle cry for anyone feeling the pinch of escalating duties. With stocks shedding $1.65 trillion and crypto $250 billion today, Saylor’s message lands like a lifeline for anyone dodging import hikes or bracing for $2,000 extra costs, Bitcoin’s borderless freedom is the hedge you need!
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Who Is Michael Saylor? The Bitcoin Billionaire Shaking Wall Street
Michael Saylor is a Bitcoin revolutionary with a net worth of $8.2 billion, born February 4, 1965, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to an Air Force family that bounced him across bases worldwide.
Saylor co-founded MicroStrategy in 1989, turning it into a data analytics giant that went public in 1998. By 2000, his stake made him a $7 billion man during the dot-com boom, but scandals and busts dropped him to near-zero—until Bitcoin.
In 2020, he pivoted MicroStrategy to hoard BTC, now 640,000 coins ($80 billion at $125K), making it the top corporate holder. With 3.5 million X followers and books like “The Mobile Wave,” Saylor’s public status is crypto’s loudest advocate, preaching BTC as “digital energy” against fiat’s “melting ice cubes.” His influence? Undeniable, a self-made billionaire who’s all-in on Bitcoin as the future.
Saylor’s Tariff Tweet: Bitcoin’s Borderless Shield in the Storm
Saylor’s post couldn’t be timelier: “No tariffs on Bitcoin,” a direct jab at Trump’s 100% levy on Chinese imports, retaliating against Beijing’s export controls on rare earths (90% global supply for tech and EVs). With duties doubling current 40-50% rates, Trump’s “moral disgrace” call risks $2,000 U.S. household hits and global supply snags. Saylor’s reply, with 15,000 likes, spotlights BTC’s decentralized magic—no borders, no duties, just pure value.
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MicroStrategy’s 640,000 BTC ($80 billion) backs his clout, bought at $30K average, a 4x return. For small business owners facing cost spikes, Saylor’s words are empowerment: Bitcoin as the tariff-proof path.
The Trade War Backdrop: Why Trump’s Move Hits Hard
Trump’s Truth Social rant at 10:03 PM WAT: “China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position… imposing large scale Export Controls on virtually every product they make… Starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner…), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China…” Beijing’s curbs threaten AI, renewables, and defense, echoing 2010’s Japan embargo. This escalates 2018’s $300 billion clash, but at 100%, it’s a nuke—Tax Foundation estimates $2,000 household costs, like 2018’s $1,300 sting.
Stocks lost $1.65 trillion, crypto $250 billion, gold surged—BTC dipped to $101,045, its $2.5T market cap a fortress.
Angela Okafor is a lead reporter and journalist specializing in cryptocurrency and forex trading. Known for simplifying complex market trends into clear, engaging stories, she empowers readers to confidently navigate the fast-paced world of digital finance and global markets. She is dedicated to delivering actionable insights that inform, inspire, and drive smarter investing decisions.
