Bitcoin keeps falling below $81,500 as investors worry about sell-offs in U.S. stock futures. The market became even more tense after President Trump announced new 25% tariffs on imported cars and the possibility of levies on the pharmaceutical business. As of March 31 the end of the first quarter of 2025, Bitcoin is on track to have its worst quarterly performance since 2018, making it less likely to end the month above $80,000.
Bitcoin Falls as Stocks Fall
The latest drop in Bitcoin’s value is like the chaos in traditional markets. The Dow Jones futures fell 206 points and the S&P 500 fell 0.56%, indicating traders’ risk aversion. The Nasdaq fell 8.1% and the Dow 5.2%. This negative mood has spread to the cryptocurrency market, where BTC has made seven days in a row of lower lows and has failed to hold on to significant support levels.
Poor Macroeconomics Drive BTC Sell-Off
Economic factors have made things even less sure. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report last week revealed more inflation than expected and consumer confidence at a 12-year low. The newest Goldman Sachs research upped recession odds from 20% to 35%. This is because business and consumer confidence are falling.
Trump Tariffs Increase Market Uncertainty
President Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2 has caused a lot of trouble. Traders are scared because he said he would tax multiple countries in return. New trade restrictions could stress global supply chains more and slow economic growth.
Institutional Investors Are Positive
Even though the economy is bad, big buyers are still buying Bitcoin. Net new money coming into spot Bitcoin ETFs is still positive, and MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor reiterated his bullish view on BTC. In a recent social media post, he talked about Bitcoin’s long-term promise and hinted that institutions would continue to be interested in it even though its price might go up and down in the short term.
Conclusion
Bitcoin’s long-term prospects are still strong, even though bearish momentum is strong. A rebound could happen because of the upcoming halving event, more institutions adopting the technology, and more precise rules.
