FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | April 1, 2025
2025-04-01 02:59:04Trump Signs Executive Order to Launch U.S. Investment Accelerator
President Trump signed an executive order creating the U.S. Investment Accelerator to boost billion-dollar investments. A new office within the Commerce Department will promote and fast-track such projects, with a focus on the semiconductor sector. The White House will oversee the launch of a dedicated chip project office.
Trump Administration Weighs Global Tariffs of Up to 20%
Trump administration officials remain uncertain on handling tariffs. Advisors are weighing global tariffs up to 20% under IEEPA, potentially affecting nearly all U.S. trading partners. The final actions may be broader than expected, with a focus on targeting the United States’ largest trade partners.
Bitcoin Drops to $81,222 as Whale Activity Mirrors 2020 Bull Market Signals
On March 31, Bitcoin dropped to $81,222, posting its worst quarterly return since 2018. Analyst Mignolet notes that whale wallets holding 1,000–10,000 BTC show strong correlation with price movements and are currently accumulating, resembling patterns seen during the 2020 bull market.
Strategy Acquires Additional 22,048 BTC, Boosting Total Holdings to 528,185 BTC
Between March 24–30, 2025, Strategy acquired 22,048 BTC for $1.92 billion via ATM and preferred stock issuance, averaging $86,969 per coin. As of March 30, it holds 528,185 BTC, purchased at a total cost of $35.63 billion, with an average acquisition price of $67,458 per Bitcoin.
Investors Embrace Stablecoins and Tokenized Real-World Assets as Hedging Tools
Cryptocurrency investors are shifting to stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets to hedge against market volatility amid uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s upcoming tariff policy announcement on April 2.
Trump's New Tariff Policy Impacts Bitcoin and Stock Market Trends
Bitcoin ended March on a weak note, possibly marking its poorest first-quarter showing since 2018. Market sentiment declined following Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on imported cars and potential pharmaceutical tariffs. His reference to April 2 as 'Liberation Day' and upcoming reciprocal tariffs further unsettled traders and investors.
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