BTC’s High-Wire Act: Will it Plummet or Soar?

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BTC’s High-Wire Act: Will it Plummet or Soar?

By Jove! The markets have been in a tizzy, old chap! Following President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announcement, the US stock market and cryptocurrencies took a bit of a tumble. And yet, Bitcoin – that plucky, resilient fellow – managed to cling to $82K, defying the US event-driven sell-off with all the tenacity of a British bulldog. 🐕

Trump’s Liberation Day: A Spot of Bother for Markets

On April 2, President Trump unleashed a tariff tantrum upon over 100 trading partners, including China, India, and the European Union. The US stock market responded with a whopping $1.3 trillion in liquidations, while cryptocurrencies saw a more modest (yet still unsettling) $500 million in liquidations. Bitcoin’s price, in particular, took a 7.21% nosedive from $88.5K to $82.1. 📉

And yet, BTC’s value remains stubbornly above $82K, a signal of underlying strength, if not downright obstinacy. However, this precarious balancing act may soon be disrupted by two key macroeconomic events lurking in the wings, ready to send Bitcoin and the broader crypto market into a spin.

Macroeconomic Events to Watch: The Plot Thickens

With Trump’s Liberation Day and sweeping tariffs now in the rearview mirror, investors must remain vigilant, lest they fall prey to the upcoming economic curveballs. Two such events that could significantly influence Bitcoin’s price and the crypto market’s overall trajectory are:

* Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP): The forecast for March NFP data is a relatively modest 80K, a far cry from the previous month’s 151K. This could put the Fed in a bit of a pickle… 🤔

* Fed Chair Powell’s Speech on April 4: Will he offer some sage guidance or merely muddy the waters? The CME Fed Watch Tool suggests a 78.5% probability of the target interest rate remaining unchanged (4.25% to 4.50%), but also hints at a 61.3% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut in June 2025. 📊

Bitcoin’s Future: A Crystal Ball’s Murky Gaze

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes, freshly pardoned by Trump (congratulations, old bean!), opined:

“If BTC can hold $76.5k now and on US tax day April 15, we’re out of danger.”

Meanwhile, RektProof, a crypto trader of some renown, shared his thoughts, which can be succinctly summarized as: “It’s all a bit uncertain, old chap.” 🙃

* Scenario 1: BTC might plummet to $76K (via $81K), providing a spiffing buying opportunity. 🛍️

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In conclusion, the outlook remains as clear as a London fog. Stay vigilant, dear investor, and keep your wits about you! 🚨

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2025-04-03 08:32