$BTC Bitcoin's value has taken a hit, with corporate treasuries collectively shedding over $4 billion in value due to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and a global market sell-off. This downturn has sparked concerns about Bitcoin's increasing popularity as a corporate treasury asset, given its high volatility and uncertain regulatory landscape ¹.
*Key Stats:*
- *Current Price*: $79,401.92
- *Market Cap*: $1.65 trillion
- *Recent Change*: 0.12% increase
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*Expert Insights:*
- Some analysts, like Michael van de Poppe, predict Bitcoin could drop to $70,000 before bouncing back.
- Others, like Arthur Hayes, believe Trump's tariffs could actually boost Bitcoin's price due to the "weakening" of the US Dollar Index.
- Fidelity Digital Assets suggests Bitcoin can be a valuable hedge against growing fiscal deficits, currency debasement, and geopolitical risks ¹ ³.
*Market Trends:*
- The Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (OWNB) has lost over 13% since Trump's tariff announcement.
- Strategy, a Bitcoin hedge fund, has also seen a 13% decline.
- GameStop's plans to stockpile Bitcoin have raised questions among investors about the videogame retailer's business model ³.
Keep an eye on these developments to see how Bitcoin's role in corporate treasuries evolves.