Bitcoin braces for tariff shock, but ETFs could cushion the blow
Main Idea
Bitcoin's near-term performance is influenced by U.S. trade policy, ETF flows, and geopolitical risks, with potential for resilience due to institutional adoption and structural support.
Key Points
1. Bitcoin faces pressure from evolving U.S. trade policy, but ETF flows and sovereign hedge narratives may bolster its resilience.
2. New U.S. tariffs could trigger risk-off reactions in equities, but Bitcoin may recover faster due to institutional support.
3. Bitcoin's climb near all-time highs is supported by consistent ETF flows and bullish accelerants.
4. A break above the all-time high of $111,000 could confirm a bullish trend, while a macro shock might push it down to $105,000 support.
5. Geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic factors remain key risks to Bitcoin's price recovery.
Description
Ongoing tariff risks could hurt Bitcoin’s safe haven narrative in the short term, according to a Bitfinex expert. Bitcoin’s (BTC) bullish case has long relied on its role as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risk. However, the asset is now facing pressure from evolving U.S. trade policy, Jag Kooner, Head of Derivatives at Bitfinex, said in comments to crypto.news. That said, Kooner noted that Bitcoin holds advantages it lacked in previous cycles—particularly growing institutional adopti...
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