Bostoncoin update April-May 2025
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Trumpism, Tariffs, and Tech Tales
April 2025 brought a whirlwind of economic shocks, political posturing, and crypto chaos. Here’s what mattered, and what we did about it.
© Markus Grolik
Macroeconomics: Tariff Tantrums and Economic Tailspins
Trump’s announcement of aggressive tariffs, including a 145% import tax on Chinese goods, sent shockwaves through the economy. Although a 90-day pause was later implemented, the initial announcement led to market volatility and investor anxiety.
The U.S. economy dropped by 0.3% in Q1 2025, primarily due to businesses stockpiling imports before the tariffs hit. Inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with official inflation at 2.6%, but if you have tried buying groceries lately, you may think the real rate is higher. (“Groceries, what a funny word…”)
There were some great cartoons mocking Trump, including the boomerang effect, or whatever you throw out, comes back to you… Yet none of the jokes went for the Harry Belafonte, “Come, Mister Tariffman, tariff these bananas”… Maybe next time. We have to keep a sense of humour when things turn ridiculous.
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Stock Markets: Volatility Amid Uncertainty
The stock markets experienced significant volatility throughout April, probably again, due to the guy with the aggressive tariffs.
The S&P 500 dropped 12% following the tariff announcement but rebounded by early May with the tariff backflip, recovering much of its losses.
This recovery was fuelled by strong corporate earnings, with approximately 75% of S&P 500 companies exceeding profit expectations. However, the markets remained cautious, with the S&P 500 closing April with a 0.8% loss, marking its third consecutive monthly decline.
How do you spell “ThisRecessionWasBroughtToYouByTheActionsOfOneSillyMan”?
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Cryptocurrency: Regulatory Developments and Market Movements
April was a crazy month for cryptocurrency. Bitcoin experienced significant volatility, dropping to around $77k on tariff news, before recovering to trade around $80,000, and then bouncing back up to $90k when institutions bought more at a discount price. The U.S. Department of Justice disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, signalling a possible pivot toward a more investor-friendly regulatory framework.
JB’s Take: Tackling Trends & Navigating the Market Melee
April’s economic landscape resembled an AFL football game: just when you think you’ve almost caught the ball, it can take an unexpected bounce. (For those in the rest of the world, AFL is Australia’s version of the USA NFL but with more chaos and fewer helmets.) The recent interplay between aggressive trade policies and market reactions underscores the importance of agility and diversification in our investment strategies.
Yes, we did “buy the dip”, sometimes staying up past midnight or 2am to buy more tokens that were temporarily 20-30% off. Remember that short-term panic in the market can be a great time to stock up.
As always, stay informed, stay diversified, and perhaps keep a squeaky toy handy for occasional stress relief.
How did we do this month?
Great results from Mantra (OM); we sold close to the top of the market, netting over 12,000% gains, just before OM dropped back to a more modest 885% return. XRP is up 361% and could have further to go, based on advance news coming from Wall Street.
We were early investors in SUI a few years ago, and now SUI is grabbing recent headlines with 429% gains this year. Our old favourite, XYO, is up 204% for the year. Some other coins are down, and we trust they will improve soon. Diversification, like a puppy, is always your best friend.
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You may see that the flagship Bostoncoin is up 49%
Our hyper-risk puppy DARTcoin is up 71%
Polite little low-risk POLLYcoin is up 25%
Our faith-based funds are also trending upward nicely
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Dubai and the UAE
If you’re reading this early enough, there is still time to grab a plane, train, or automobile and get to Dubai for the Fintech Summit May 12-13 and/or the Blockchain Summit (HODL Summit) May 14-15.
These events are ground zero for spotting the next wave of crypto trends, partnerships, and regulatory signals. You may even spot a celebrity!
Three of the best-looking members of the Boston team will be there, handing out shirts, hats, bags, universal phone cable travel kits, umbrellas, watches, water bottles, and Bostoncoin socks in a fabulous range of “blue or nothing”
If you are unable to make it to Dubai, then try scoring some swag from the comfort of your own home. Leave your honest review at TrustPilot by clicking here, and we can send you something that wouldn’t fit in Jeremy’s carry-on baggage.
Big love and tummy-rubs to all of you. See you next month.
JB
Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always ask permission before patting someone else’s dog, offering any advice, and be sure to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
