Charles Hoskinson Sees Bitcoin Hitting $250K Amid Trade War Fallout

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes that rising geopolitical tensions under a possible Trump return could end up being a major tailwind for crypto.
In a recent interview, he argued that the former president’s renewed push for tariffs would likely disrupt global trade frameworks, indirectly driving more people toward decentralized digital assets.
Hoskinson explained that the world appears to be shifting away from international cooperation and back into a power-based dynamic — similar to the Cold War era. In that kind of environment, he said, traditional agreements and global economic rules start to lose relevance. Instead of relying on fragile treaties or centralized systems, individuals and businesses may increasingly look to crypto as a borderless, neutral solution.
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He emphasized that this kind of geopolitical fragmentation could actually fuel demand for assets like Bitcoin, as they offer a way to remain financially connected without being tied to any one government’s policies. With global uncertainty rising and trust in conventional institutions declining, Hoskinson sees crypto stepping into a new role as a tool for economic resilience.
Looking ahead, he predicted a dramatic price surge for Bitcoin, forecasting that it could hit $250,000 either by the end of this year or in early 2026. That projection, he said, hinges on markets adjusting to the breakdown of traditional trade relationships — especially the growing economic divide between the U.S. and China — and finding stability in this new, crypto-driven global order.