Traders Shift to Intraday Strategies Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions, Says Taoshi CEO

Traders Shift to Intraday Strategies Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions, Says Taoshi CEO

Traders are increasingly adopting short-term, intraday strategies in response to heightened market volatility driven by US trade policies, according to Arrash Yasavolian, CEO and founder of Taoshi, a Bittensor-powered AI trading platform.

In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Yasavolian explained that U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on tariffs—particularly those involving China and the European Union—has significantly altered market dynamics. The resulting headline-driven volatility often swings sentiment dramatically within the span of a single trading day, prompting a notable shift in how market participants approach their trades.

“Traders are now more focused on locking in gains quickly rather than holding positions for longer-term trends,” Yasavolian noted. “There’s a growing reluctance to bet on sustained upward or downward movements due to the unpredictable macro environment.”

Taoshi has reportedly adopted this intraday mindset internally, reflecting a broader market trend toward defensive trading amid uncertainty.

While initial shockwaves from the Trump tariffs have subsided and markets have partially rebounded, risk-on assets—including cryptocurrencies—continue to navigate a cloud of uncertainty. Investors remain attuned to U.S.-China negotiations, with many analysts forecasting that a credible trade resolution could trigger a significant rally in digital assets like Bitcoin and altcoins.

The crypto market showed optimism on May 25 after Trump announced a delay in tariffs on European Union imports, pushing the deadline to July 9. Bitcoin responded with a swift 3% intraday gain.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responded positively to the delay, posting on X (formerly Twitter), “The EU and US share the world’s most consequential and close trade relationship. Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively.”

Despite these reassurances, skepticism remains. Some market analysts argue that perceived progress in trade talks often serves political theater rather than signaling substantive policy shifts.