Bitcoin Is Approaching $81,000 – XRP and ADA under Pressure Due to Trade War Concerns

Bitcoin started the week trading just above the $81,000 mark, yet the financial markets are anything but euphoric.

Concerns about a renewed escalation in the global trade conflict are causing price losses, not only for altcoins like XRP and Cardano (ADA), but also on global stock markets.

Trump announces new tariffs – markets react nervously

On April 2nd, US President Donald Trump plans to announce new punitive tariffs. This is already causing unrest in advance: In Asia, the Nikkei 225 fell by 3.8%, the South Korean KOSPI by 3%, and the Hang Seng Index by 1.7%.

Export-dependent economies fear that new US tariffs could restrict their access to the American market. Futures on US and European indices are also down.

Altcoins lose more than Bitcoin

While Bitcoin remains stable with a slight weekly loss, many altcoins are recording steeper losses: XRP and ADA lost around 5% within 24 hours, while Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Ethereum (ETH) fell between 2% and 3%.

The CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks the largest cryptocurrencies, is currently down 2.6%.

Flight to safe havens – gold at record high

Parallel to the nervousness on the stock and crypto markets, so-called “safe havens” are experiencing a boom: Gold reached a new all-time high, while yields on US Treasury bonds fell – a clear sign of increased demand for security from institutional investors.

ETFs and Token Unlocks in Focus

Despite market uncertainty, $196 million flowed into Bitcoin ETFs last week, while Ether ETFs recorded slight net outflows of $8 million.

The tokenomics space is also seeing activity: Tokenomist.ai reports that approximately $751 million worth of tokens will be released this week, including SUI and DYDX. In May, the volume of unlocks is expected to rise to $4.4 billion.

Conclusion: Caution characterizes the new week

Investors in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should prepare for a volatile week. Geopolitical developments surrounding new US tariffs could have a lasting impact on both equity and crypto markets – and cause further Bitcoin price fluctuations in the short term.

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