FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | April 1, 2025
2025-04-01 03:06:04Trump Launches U.S. Investment Accelerator with Executive Order
President Trump’s executive order launched the U.S. Investment Accelerator to drive billion-dollar investments. A new Commerce Department office will streamline and support major projects, especially in semiconductors. The White House will supervise the creation of a specialized chip project office.
Trump Administration Mulls Imposing Up to 20% Global Tariffs
The Trump administration is still debating tariff policy, with advisors proposing global tariffs of up to 20% under IEEPA. This move could impact nearly all U.S. trading partners. Final measures may be more extensive than anticipated, prioritizing tariffs on the country’s largest trade partners for broader economic leverage.
Bitcoin Falls to $81,222 Amid Whale Behavior Resembling 2020 Bull Market
Bitcoin fell to $81,222 on March 31, marking its worst quarterly performance since 2018. Analyst Mignolet observes that whale wallets holding 1,000–10,000 BTC are actively accumulating. Their behavior closely aligns with patterns from the 2020 bull market.
Strategy Adds 22,048 BTC, Bringing Total Holdings to 528,185 BTC
From March 24–30, 2025, Strategy bought 22,048 BTC for $1.92 billion through ATM and preferred stock issuance at an average price of $86,969. As of March 30, the company holds 528,185 BTC, with a total purchase cost of $35.63 billion and an average acquisition price of $67,458 per coin.
Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets Emerge as Preferred Hedging Instruments
Amid uncertainty over President Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement, crypto investors are moving into stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets to reduce risk and protect against market volatility.
Trump’s Tariff Policy Sparks Volatility in Bitcoin and Stocks
Bitcoin closed March with its weakest first-quarter performance since 2018. Market sentiment dropped after Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and warned of pharmaceutical tariffs. His labeling of April 2 as 'Liberation Day'—when reciprocal tariffs will take effect—further rattled investor confidence across crypto and traditional financial markets.
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