Trump Waives New Russia Tariffs Amid Oil Deadline
The US President has waived new tariffs on Russia as the October 18 oil deadline passes without immediate market disruption.
The US President has waived new tariffs on Russia as the October 18 oil deadline passes without immediate market disruption. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $81,461.00, down 0.5% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by CryptoSlate, with live market data added, as of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:04 UTC.
The waiver could influence global inflation and financing conditions, indirectly impacting crypto markets by affecting economic stability and investment sentiment.
- Trump has waived new tariffs on Russia with no fixed expiry date.
- The decision comes as the October 18 oil deadline passes.
- Bitcoin's price remains stable amid the geopolitical development.
President Trump has decided to waive new tariffs on Russia, a move that comes as the October 18 oil deadline passes without immediate market disruption. The waiver has no fixed expiry date, suggesting a flexible approach to the ongoing geopolitical situation.
The decision could have significant implications for global economic conditions, particularly in terms of inflation and financing. While the direct impact on the crypto market is not immediately clear, any changes in economic stability and investment sentiment could indirectly affect digital assets.
Bitcoin's price has shown a slight increase of 0.53% over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $81,876. Despite the geopolitical developments, the overall crypto market remains relatively flat, with a total market cap of $2.81 trillion.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 53, indicating a neutral sentiment among investors. This suggests that while the tariff waiver is a significant geopolitical event, its immediate impact on market sentiment appears limited.
Looking ahead, the market will be watching for any changes in the waiver's status or its effects on economic conditions. The interplay between geopolitical events and economic policies will continue to be a key factor in shaping the crypto landscape.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $81,876.00 to $81,461.00 — -0.51%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦111.14M (about $81,461.00), up 0.1% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Trump Waives New Russia Tariffs Amid Oil Deadline — questions & answers
What is the significance of the tariff waiver?
The waiver could influence global inflation and financing conditions, indirectly impacting crypto markets.
How has Bitcoin's price reacted?
Bitcoin's price has increased by 0.53% over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $81,876.
What is the current state of the crypto market?
The overall crypto market remains flat with a total market cap of $2.81 trillion.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?
About ₦111.14M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $81,461.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is down 0.51% since this brief first published — trading at $81,461.00 now versus $81,876.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from CryptoSlate. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.