The price of Bitcoin (BTC) plunged 4.5% in just 24 hours, tumbling to $106,750, after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a proposed 50% tariff on European Union imports, stoking fears of a renewed global trade war.
According to data from CoinGlass, the sudden market shock erased over $638 million in leveraged positions. The downturn began ahead of Friday’s U.S. market open and intensified after Trump’s remarks during a briefing, where he threatened to impose punitive duties unless EU manufacturers relocate to the U.S.
This geopolitical escalation sent shockwaves through both traditional and crypto markets, pushing Bitcoin below the $110,000 psychological level. As of press time, BTC is trading at $108,103, attempting a modest 1.15% rebound during early Asian trading hours.
Key Levels to Watch
Technical traders are closely watching Bitcoin’s Time Price Opportunity (TPO) Chart, which identifies high-volume trading zones. A key support sits at $106,764, a naked Point of Control (nPOC) from May 21—previously a springboard to BTC’s all-time high of $111,866. If this level breaks, $106,017—considered a “poor low” due to double bottom patterns—could be the next turning point.
Conversely, any signs of recovery must overcome the $110,000 resistance, the last major peak, which now serves as a critical barrier to upside momentum.
Volatility Spikes, Open Interest Drops
Implied Volatility (IV) for Bitcoin spiked sharply prior to the drop, flashing a strong sell signal. The downturn also triggered a sharp decline in Open Interest (OI), which dropped $1.87 billion, pointing to a washout of overleveraged positions. This is significant, considering that OI had surged $6.26 billion during BTC’s 9.5% rally earlier in May.
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While the market shows signs of short-term stabilization, analysts warn that lingering leverage and global trade tensions may continue to pressure Bitcoin’s price action in the days ahead.
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