Bitcoin Rebounds 6.​67% to $85K After Trump's Tariff Pause

🎢 Trump Hits Pause, BTC Soars

By Bitfinex
Apr 14, 2025, 4:33 PM
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Bitcoin showed strong recovery last week, climbing 6.​67% to reclaim $85K following Trump's announcement of a 90-day tariff pause.​ The rebound appears fundamentally sound, driven by spot buying rather than leverage, indicating genuine buyer interest.​

Key points:

  • Currently 83 days into a mid-cycle correction
  • Down 31% from all-time highs
  • Movement remains within normal bull market parameters
  • Spot Cumulative Volume Delta shows consistent aggressive buying
  • Price action contained between $75K-$85K range

While the correction has been significant, on-chain metrics suggest underlying strength in buyer activity.​

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Bitcoin has been trading in a narrow range of $91,000 to $102,000 for 81 consecutive days, with historic lows in volatility. Geopolitical tensions & macroeconomic uncertainty continue to weigh on sentiment, leaving the market directionless. More in Bitfinex Alpha 👀

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Bitcoin’s price action remains range-bound, briefly dipping below the weekly open before closing 4.2% higher. As macro catalysts dominate, BTC lacks organic momentum. Volatility, liquidity, and investor sentiment are critical for the next move Bitcoin makes 🧵

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