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Bitcoin Briefly Dips to $114.5K as Tariff Fears and Profit-Taking Hit Markets

2025-08-01 07:09:13

Bitcoin Briefly Dips to $114.5K as Tariff Fears and Profit-Taking Hit Markets

Main Idea

Bitcoin experienced a price dip due to profit-taking and tariff fears, but remains range-bound with potential for future highs.

Key Points

1. Bitcoin's price briefly dropped below $114,500, a 2.56% decline in 24 hours, after hitting a record high of over $123,000 on July 14.

2. CryptoQuant reported Bitcoin's third major profit-taking spike of the bull run, with realized profits reaching $6–8B in late July, led by new whales selling above $120K.

3. Renewed White House tariffs on Asian markets contributed to the price decline, but Bitcoin remains range-bound, indicating stability at current levels.

4. James Toledano, COO at Unity Wallet, suggested that Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high if it breaks past the next resistance level.

Description

Bitcoin has slipped by 2.56% in the past 24 hours, driving the price down below $114,500 briefly in the early Asia trading hours on Friday. The world’s largest crypto is trading at $115.7K at the time of writing, per CoinMarketCap . Bitcoin, after hitting a record high of over $123,000 on July 14, has plunged lower, and is now awaiting a macro catalyst. Renewed White House tariffs on Asian markets have further pulled the price. However, Bitcoin remains range-bound. Stability at this level sugges...

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