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Bitcoin above $111,500 after Trump's EU tariff shock. BlackRock ETF Drives $934M Inflows As BTC Eyes $120K Breakout
Bitcoin held above $111,500 on Friday, May 23, supported by rising ETF inflows and rising trade tensions after Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on the European Union (EU).
Bitcoin (BTC) buyers firm at $108K as Trump slaps 50% tariffs on EU
Bitcoin hit an intraday high of $111,800 before stabilizing around $111,500 on Thursday, according to data from CoinGecko.


The rally came shortly after US President Donald Trump's Truth social post announcing a proposed 50% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union (EU) starting June 1, 2025.
The shock announcement, which Trump labeled "unfair lawsuits, trade barriers, and financial manipulation" as retaliation against him, rattled bond and equity markets, but sparked fresh inflows into crypto.

The timing of the post seems to have reinforced Bitcoin's role as a geopolitical hedge. Instead of triggering profit-taking after recent gains, bull traders held their ground.
BTC price stabilized above $111,500 for the better part of Friday before plunging towards $108,400 at press time.

Additionally, at press time on Friday, Bitcoin's daily volume exceeded $75 billion for the first time in two weeks, indicating aggressive buying participation.
As global investors brace for a possible trade war, Bitcoin's resilience above $110,000 suggests it is becoming a preferred safe-haven alternative to fiat assets, especially as investor confidence in traditional markets such as the United States and the European Union falters.
BlackRock's IBIT Dominates $934M Bitcoin ETF Inflows Amid Institutional Circulation
Institutional demand for bitcoin intensified Thursday as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a record $934.8 million in net inflows.
This represents the largest one-day inflow since the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved bitcoin derivatives for trading on US regulated public markets in January 2024.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the charge with inflows of $877.2 million, roughly 90% of the day's total BTC ETF deposits, according to foreside data.
Notably, other prominent ETF issuers remained flat or posted negligible activity, including Grayscale, Valkyrie, Franklin, and Van Eck.
Given BlackRock's dominance in the sector, this could signal an increase in strategic demand among other U.S. ETF issuers that sat out Thursday's latest buying frenzy.
Coinciding with threats of Trump's tariffs on the U.S., the latest demand for $877 million in bitcoin from Blackrock's IBIT ETF, which trades in both the U.S. and the EU, signals a sharp reaction to rising trade tensions and corporate rotation out of bond markets as regulators in both regions prepare to cut rates again.
As institutional investors move funds into bitcoin for diversification, and look to hedge against a weakening dollar, the price of BTC looks poised for another leg up in the coming days.
What's Next for the Bitcoin Price?
After establishing a strong support base around $110,000, Bitcoin's technical outlook suggests that the next psychological target is around $120,000. Bulls refusal to take profits even after a strong rejection near $111,800 under further upside pressure.
Additionally, Bitcoin's 24-hour trading volume crossed the $75 billion mark on Thursday, the highest in the 14 days since May 7, signaling the onset of another upward catalyst.
Trump's tariff announcement could create uncertainty in both EU and US sovereign bond markets. As investors face yield volatility and weak demand, Bitcoin may benefit from a flight to safety circulation.
In the short term, $BTC ’s ability to hold above $110,000 will be closely watched by traders. A breakout above $112,000 could accelerate towards the $118,000–$120,000 resistance band.
Bitcoin Price Forecast Today: Pullback after $112K peak could prime BTC for $120K target
Bitcoin price fell 3.13% in today’s session to $108,200, retreating from the intraday high of $111,800. Despite the pullback, technical momentum remains tilted to the upside.
The short-term 9-day moving average is moving strongly above the green 21-day moving average, confirming a bullish crossover from early May that historically precedes price extensions.
The brief $BTC price correction seen on the daily candle appears to be a healthy consolidation after an aggressive rally from the sub-$100K level, with support near $106,500, the 9/21 MA convergence zone serving as a potential re-entry point.

Bitcoin price forecast remains bullish in structure today, as MACD still shows a positive bias. The MACD line at 4,117 sits comfortably above the signal line at 3,927, albeit with a slight curve inward.
The important thing is that the histogram bars are still printing above zero, indicating that the upward pressure remains. As long as the $BTC price remains above the MA support zone and the MACD remains in positive territory, the dominant trend is up.
If BTC reclaims $111,000 on strong volume, a bullish breakout could resume. A confirmed close above $112,000 opens the way to $118,000 to $120,000, aligning with Fibonacci extension targets and prior resistance clusters.
On the other hand, a failure to hold $106,500 could lead to a deeper correction towards $103,000, where the 21-day MA provides key trend support.

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Market Shake-Up!
Over $170 million has been liquidated in just the past hour, largely due to the US announcing up to 50% tariffs on UK imports, set to begin on June 1st. This unexpected move has sparked fresh concerns in the global markets, and if the situation escalates further, we could see more volatility ahead.

Bitcoin (BTC) is already reacting, with the price currently around $109,543.5, down 1.29%. A drop toward the $104K level looks increasingly likely. This could present a shorting opportunity for active traders, as the trend appears to be continuing rather than just a temporary dip.

Stay sharp, stay informed—this might be just the beginning.

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The US and India may soon reach an agreement as the effects of the $TRUMP tariffs continue to be felt after the President's latest announcement. .
The ongoing Trump tariff saga is taking new turns, especially after the president announced a proposed 50 percent tax on EU goods.
Now, the US and India are reportedly close to reaching a trade deal, which could take place in the next 10 days.
This is bullish for the market, considering how crypto assets reacted positively when the US and China reached an agreement earlier this month.
Trump Tariffs: US and India Close to Trade Deal
According to a report by CNBC-TV18, the US and India are close to making progress in trade talks on last month's move to cut tariffs by 26 percent as a result of Trump's tariffs.

The two sides are reportedly likely to reach a preliminary agreement in the next seven to ten days.
As part of the deal, the US will partially exempt Indian goods from the 26 percent reciprocal tariff. Meanwhile, the US could impose a 10 percent tariff on Indian imports, with zero duty on select product lines.
US President Donald $TRUMP warned Apple CEO Tim Cook earlier today that he was at risk of a 25 percent import tax if the company did not start manufacturing iPhones sold to Americans in the US.
However, the CNBC report said that Trump's proposed tariffs are unlikely to affect Apple's manufacturing operations in the US.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant also said that the US is far ahead in trade negotiations with India and some other Asian countries.
He confirmed that they will announce more deals within the 90-day grace period for reciprocal tariffs.
However, Besant said that the EU is not negotiating in good faith. His statement came after Trump recommended a 50% tariff on EU goods from June 1.
The US president remarked that the EU has been "very difficult to deal with" and that talks with them are going nowhere.
After Trump’s statement, the price of Bitcoin fell from an intraday high of $111,900 to $108,000.
The crypto market is vulnerable to news surrounding Trump tariffs, which is why the US-India trade deal could potentially be positive for the market.

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If the bullish momentum slows down, Solana price action could be extended by Hyperliquid's HYPE token which recently reached a new ATH of 37.765.
BitMEX co-founder and former CEO Arthur Hayes provided a bold price prediction for Hyperliquid's HYPE token, indicating that it could reverse Solana's price performance.
He outlined his prediction on X, where he claimed that his 'Diegen' goal this bull season was to flip the SOL for HYPE and join the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.


Solana Price Performance Faces HYPE Challenges as Emerging Leader Seen by Experts
The price performance of Solana (SOL) could be overtaken by Hyperliquid’s HYPE token if the SOL token fails to breach the $180 level, a key resistance level that has been holding it back for the second week in a row. If this scenario unfolds, Solana may fall to the $140-$150 level.
A scenario that could pave the way for HYPE token to overtake Solana in terms of price performance. Especially if the Hyperliquid token achieves Arthur Hayes’s expected $100 target.
Hayes made two bold predictions regarding HYPE, the most recent where he predicted that HYPE could overtake Solana in market value.
Earlier on May 22, 2025, the former BitMEX CEO also predicted that HYPE could hit $100, which he shared in response to James Wayne's viral spotlight on Hyperliquid's $1.1 billion leveraged position.
However, the chances of Solana's price performance turning the $180 resistance into a support level are still high.
At press time, $SOL token is trading at $180.19, where a decisive close above $184 could open the door to upper targets of $264.
A break below the resistance level at $160 would invalidate the current bullish structure and expose the $140 region.

HYPE hit a new all-time high at $37.765.
Momentum is building for $HYPE, with the token touching a new all-time high of $37.765 along with a remarkable open interest of $1.3B. Also, the RSI rose to 82.81 from 49.98 in just one day, indicating aggressive buying pressure.

With a proven team and growing on-chain traction, Bitcoin analyst Luciano believes that $HYPE is poised to challenge and possibly flip major altcoins like $LINK and $SUI this quarter.

Such bullish sentiment, strong performance, and the bold prediction posted by Arthur Hayes about the hype token has the potential to add further momentum and drive the price to higher levels.

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Tesla Bitcoin holdings have jumped significantly and are now worth more than $1.2 billion to accommodate ongoing corporate interest in the coin.
Blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence has revealed that Tesla Inc. ’s Bitcoin (BTC) holdings are now worth about $1.25 billion.
With this size of its $BTC bag, the Elon Musk-owned carmaker and its founder are now confirmed HODLers of the top coin. General sentiment indicates how bullish the firm is on the flagship cryptocurrency.


Tesla Bitcoin Holdings Show Elon Musk Is Bullish
As revealed by Arkham Intelligence via a screenshot on X, Tesla currently has $1,257,345,294.56 worth of bitcoin.

One unit of Bitcoin is currently trading at $108,929.10 after a 2.02% decrease in the last 24 hours. At that price level, the carmaker holds about 11,900 $BTC .
The firm is leveraging Coinbase Prime Custody as its custodian for this massive holding. It's hardly surprising that Tesla has such a bitcoin bag.
The company stunned the broader market when it bought $1.5 billion worth of the coin in Q1 2021.
Elon Musk has often considered integrating crypto, including Bitcoin and Dogecoin (DOGE), into his business.
In January, speculation was rife that Elon Musk's X-Money would merge with Bitcoin after the crypto pushed Tesla's Q4 net income to $600 million.
Corporate BTC Accumulation Trend in the US
Beyond Tesla, it’s no longer news that traditional firms are racing to add crypto assets to their financial portfolios.
Most of these firms have seen how Bitcoin has generated millions of dollars in unrealized revenue for their counterparts.
Strategy Inc. currently leads the way among organizations with an active Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
It boasts up to 576,230 units of the top coin after its recent purchase of 7,390 $BTC for $764.9 million. Almost immediately after the purchase, MSTR stock rose above $400, even though the firm was facing a class-action suit at the time.
Metaplanet has borrowed a leaf from Strategy’s Bitcoin playbook, steadily increasing its holdings.
With 7,800 Bitcoin in his portfolio, he has now achieved 78% of his 10,000 BTC acquisition plans. Like Strategy, its 3350.T stock also recorded a 15% increase in price when it recently bought 1,004 BTC.
US States and Bitcoin Reserve Push
Along with government and private institutions, several states in the US are showing a rush to coordinate Bitcoin strategies.
The trend has intensified since Donald Trump entered the White House for a second term earlier this year. He went with the vision of establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, and a few cities in the United States have passed the bill for this rare financial strategy.
Texas has passed the Bitcoin Reserve Bill in what is being considered a historic move in the country. New Hampshire has done the same, and more states are expected to follow suit soon.

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