
Bitcoin price drop: Will Trump’s trade tariffs push BTC to $71K, or can a rebound above $91K save the market with market uncertainty at its highest?
Why are US tariffs impacting bitcoin prices
Bitcoin took a major hit after former President Donald Trump announced a series of worldwide reciprocal trade tariffs on April 2. While the S&P 500 managed to close 0.7% higher, BTC/USD plunged by 8.5% in a single day. This indicates that Bitcoin is more vulnerable to economic policy changes compared to traditional markets.
According to Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, these tariffs are coming in higher than expected and are shaking investor confidence. He pointed to the Philadelphia Fed’s Business Outlook Survey (BOS), which has now fallen below 15 for the first time since early 2024. Historically, such readings have preceded significant economic downturns, as seen in 2000, 2008, and 2022.
Is bitcoin at a critical technical level
Edwards suggests that $91,000 is a key technical level for Bitcoin. If BTC manages to close above this price on a daily chart, it would signal a strong bullish recovery. However, if Bitcoin continues its downward trajectory, a dip into the $71,000 zone could be next, followed by a potential rebound.
Capriole Investments' latest market update cautioned that the BOS indicator is not always a perfect predictor but should not be ignored. The report stated, “While no guarantee of the future outlook (this metric does have false signals), this is a data reading we have had before at very high risk zones.”
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How does liquidity impact bitcoin’s price movement
Despite the bearish short-term outlook, a silver lining for Bitcoin and other risk assets could come from rising global liquidity. Historically, an increase in M2 money supply has correlated with Bitcoin price surges.
Market analyst Colin Talks Crypto recently noted that a