Bitcoin is once again under pressure. After briefly touching $88,000 earlier this week, the flagship cryptocurrency has slid to around $82,000, reflecting mounting market uncertainty. The downturn follows a sharp sell-off across risk assets, triggered in part by former President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, which rattled global stock markets.
The cryptocurrency market isn’t alone in its decline. The altcoin sector has seen a $50 billion wipeout, with major players like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Binance Coin (BNB) all struggling to regain footing. Interestingly, meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) and decentralized platform TRON (TRX) are showing mild signs of recovery, hinting at selective investor confidence.
With Bitcoin’s daily trading volume hovering at $39.45 billion, the big question looms: can BTC hold its current level—or is a deeper correction on the horizon?
A Pivotal Moment for Bitcoin
According to crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe, Bitcoin’s current range around $82,000 is critical. While the coin is showing resilience above $70,000, he emphasizes that holding support at $68,000 is vital. A drop below that could send BTC down to $65,000 before any potential rebound.
Van de Poppe is optimistic, though. With inflation cooling and speculation of interest rate cuts rising, macroeconomic conditions appear to be shifting in favor of risk assets. “Traditional markets are strengthening, and that’s good news for crypto,” he noted.
Altcoin Momentum Building
As Bitcoin consolidates, Van de Poppe expects altcoins to gain traction. Ethereum remains a top contender, particularly with ETF approval talks gaining momentum and growing institutional interest. If Bitcoin stabilizes, capital may rotate into the altcoin space, potentially sparking a fresh rally.
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What Traders Should Watch
Traders are advised to stay patient. Van de Poppe suggests that as long as Bitcoin remains above $68,000, bullish momentum is intact. Pullbacks could offer prime buying opportunities, both in BTC and select altcoins.
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