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Recession fears increase sharply due to Trump tariffs and Goldman Sachs’ hike; markets plunge
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Crypto crashes: Bitcoin drops below $79k
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Focus on Federal Reserve response now to counter potential recession and market turmoil
The escalating recession fears shook the global financial markets on Monday, reminding traders of 2008 as crypto markets have lost over $100 billion since April began. Bitcoin fell below $79,000 and is now near $75,700. Ethereum also tested $1,600.
Why are markets gripped by fear of recession now?
Goldman Sachs has reportedly raised its U.S. Recession Probability to 45%.
Investors fled assets that they perceived to be vulnerable to a slowdown in the economy due to increased risk aversion. The Dow fell late last week and digital assets followed suit on Monday as recession fears intensified.
Is panic selling confirming recession fears?
Whale activity was one of the first signs of panic. Lookonchain data revealed that a Bitcoin whale realized a $2.53million loss after selling 778.5 BTC on Binance. The whale had misjudged the bottom of the market and sold just before Monday’s worse crash, fueled by recession concerns.
Could Trump Tariffs Instigate a Pre-Recession Crash
In the midst of the chaos, one theory suggests that the timing of the tariffs might be strategic. Some analysts believe that spooking the markets could encourage investors to buy U.S. debt, lowering yields, and possibly helping refinance America’s $7 trillion debt burden more cheaply before a possible recession.
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How might Bitcoin perform under Recession pressure?
Bitcoin’s performance in this possible recessionary period will be scrutinized. To show resilience, it must reach higher lows similar to the pattern seen in late 2023. Altcoins could continue to fall if they fail to hold their current levels. Bitcoin’s response to recession pressure is key.
Will the Fed Act in order to prevent a deeper recession?
As recession fears grow, the Federal Reserve is now in the spotlight. Traders should closely monitor bond yields to look for signs of stress, and be on the lookout for any possible emergency rate cuts from the Fed or Quantitative Easing.
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A strong dovish turn could spark a sharp cryptocurrency rebound. Otherwise, volatility is likely to continue due to recession fears.
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