Bitcoin (BTC) Starts the Week Trading Just Above the $81,000 Mark

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

Bitcoin began the new trading week just above the $81,000 mark, but there was little euphoria in the financial markets. Rather, concerns over 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 is announcing new tariffs – markets are reacting nervously

As early as 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 are losing more sharply 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 this week, tokens worth an estimated $751 million will be released, including SUI and DYDX. In May, the volume of unlocks is expected to rise to $4.4 billion.

Conclusion: Caution prevails for the new week

Investors in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should brace themselves 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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