In February the cryptocurrency market lost 12.19% of its entire value. The price of Bitcoin fell to approximately $92,000 due chiefly to current tariff changes. Former U.S. President Donald Trump poured further problems on the crypto market with his brand-new 25% steel and aluminum import tariffs.
Investors remain uncertain about the future of Bitcoin because recent U.S. policies might result in market problems similar to the ones experienced in 2018. BTC has experienced two major 10% declines in 2025 that pushed its $100,000 mark down to the $100,000 level.
Bitcoin Market Shaken as 70,000 BTC Deposits Hit Exchanges
The Bitcoin market crashed while 70,000 individuals deposited BTC in exchanges on a single day for the highest amount seen this year. More investors are becoming worried about economic policies so they sell off their positions.
Market analysts identify multiple key drivers of the recent market decline which stem from the Federal Reserve’s unwillingness to boost interest rate reductions. The BTC market faces increased potential damage when inflation levels exceed the Federal Reserve’s 2% control target.
Bluetooth stands secure within its range of $88,000 to $90,000 as both institutional and retail traders engage with its market. We need to determine if BTC reached its lowest value point yet. The crypto market compares current conditions with Trump’s 2018 decision to impose import taxes on China because BTC then dropped by 72% through year-end.
Historical evidence supports that severe trade politics can damage speculative market results. Even though BTC showed strong first-quarter performance market participants still trust the asset lightly.
Bitcoin’s Fate Tied to Trump’s Economic and Trade Policies
The temptation for profit is decreasing while investors may have excessive hopes about future money entering the market. After each market decline STHs maintain profit-taking strategies which stop Bitcoin from building lasting rises. Over the past ten days futures traders have sold $8 billion worth of positions and this factor intensifies market instability.
Bitcoin responds strongly whenever President Trump handles economic and political issues. For sure BTC supporters still support both BTC and Trump yet they review Trump’s economic strategies each time he makes new policy decisions. When the market balance between buyers and sellers breaks BTC may need significantly more time to reach its bottom.
Bitcoin’s price movement heavily relies on how the US government manages inflation rates and changes its interest structure. When increased tariffs cause rising prices and make the Fed keep rates higher BTC would take additional market value loss.
The financial audience waits eagerly for the CPI release because they need to know if inflation numbers will steer monetary policy direction. When inflation maintains its challenge Bitcoin will deal with more unfavorable market conditions.
At this moment crypto exchanges face multiple direction decisions. Economic volatility may make long-term holders release control over BTC or strengthen their position. Statistics show that 25% trade barriers against metal imports are probably leading to more significant market changes.
BREAKING: President Trump says he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday to go into effect almost immediately.
Trump is also announcing 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel on Monday. pic.twitter.com/iwvosvTe1v
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 9, 2025
