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As global stock markets continued to plummet in response to the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, the cryptocurrency market remained surprisingly resilient. Bitcoin, in particular, defied the trend, holding steady and even experiencing a slight bounce.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by over 2% on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also fell significantly. The turmoil was sparked by the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own set of tariffs.

However, the cryptocurrency market seemed impervious to the global market volatility. Bitcoin, which had been trading in a narrow range over the past few days, rose by around 2% to breach the $8,400 mark. Other major cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum and Litecoin, also experienced modest gains.

Experts attribute the cryptocurrency market's relative stability to its lack of direct correlation with traditional assets. "Cryptocurrencies have historically been less affected by macroeconomic factors like trade tensions," said Michael Novogratz, a prominent cryptocurrency investor. "Their value is more tied to their underlying technology and adoption rates."

The resilience of the cryptocurrency market has led some to speculate that it could potentially serve as a safe-haven asset during times of market turmoil. However, others caution that the correlation between cryptocurrencies and traditional assets is not yet fully understood and may change in the future.

In the meantime, investors appear to be taking a more nuanced view of the cryptocurrency market. "While there may be some short-term volatility, the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies remains strong," said Brian Kelly, a cryptocurrency trader. "We're seeing more institutional investors entering the space, and that's likely to drive growth and stability in the months to come."