The CryptoStrategist | Weekly Market Recap (Apr 7–Apr 10, 2025)


(Author: The CryptoStrategist)

|Sharp. Strategic. Crypto-Centric.|

Introduction

In one of the most volatile weeks since the 2008 financial crisis, the global financial system was shaken by a combination of escalating geopolitical tensions, sharp market crashes, and massive liquidations. Dubbed the “Tariff Turmoil”, this week marked a historical moment where traditional markets and the crypto sector violently collided with politics, policy, and panic.

1. Market Bloodbath Begins: Tariffs, Trump & Tumbling Futures

On April 7th, S&P 500 futures dropped 4.5%, triggering a global selloff.

The root catalyst?

President Trump reignited trade war tensions by threatening new tariffs on China, demanding trade deficit resolutions, and publicly declaring that “sometimes you have to take medicine.”

Within hours:

  • Bitcoin crashed below $78,000, triggering panic across crypto Twitter.

  • Major global indices began spiraling — Taiwan (-9.8%), China (-10%), Singapore (-16-year record crash), Germany & UK futures (-4%).

  • Japan suspended trading on Nikkei 225 futures due to circuit breakers.

  • Over $1.35B was liquidated from crypto markets in under 24 hours.


Trump’s unapologetically protectionist tone:

“Tariffs are a very beautiful thing.”

“Don’t be weak. Don’t be stupid. Don’t panic.”

This rhetoric escalated tensions, prompting China to respond with threats of retaliation and warning:

“China and the rest of the world are determined to fight a trade war to the end.”


2. Billionaires & Bears Weigh In: Crisis or Opportunity?

While fear spread like wildfire, some voices urged patience:

  • Mark Cuban: “Don’t sell. It will come back.”

  • Larry Fink (BlackRock CEO): “We are probably in a recession right now.”

  • Jim Cramer: Predicted another 20% drop in stocks.

  • Elon Musk’s brother: “Tariffs are a permanent tax on American consumers.”

And yet, on April 8th — less than 48 hours later — a $2 trillion rebound in U.S. markets reversed some losses. Bitcoin soared back above $80,000, regaining investor confidence.

3. The Fed, Inflation, and Emergency Moves


Amid the carnage, JPMorgan predicted emergency rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, possibly even before the next scheduled meeting.

By Monday afternoon, the Fed announced a closed-door board meeting, fueling speculation about coordinated central bank intervention.

At the same time, President Trump claimed:

“Oil is down. Food is down. Rates are down. There is no inflation.”

In contrast, JPMorgan’s CEO warned that tariffs could accelerate inflation, exposing a stark contradiction between Wall Street’s forecasts and White House messaging.

4. International Fallout: Panic & Diplomacy

The trade war escalated into a full-blown diplomatic poker game:

  • China, Japan, EU, UK, South Korea, and Israel scrambled to renegotiate trade deals.

  • South Korea capitulated, saying it would not fight back.

  • China, however, doubled down, stating it would “fight to the end.”

  • The EU threatened a 25% counter-tariff on US goods.

  • Even Israel’s Prime Minister flew in, only to have a meeting canceled by Trump.


Emerging markets reacted sharply, with Thailand banning short selling and the Chinese yuan falling to a 2-year low.






5. Crypto: The Canary in the Coal Mines

The crypto market once again played its role as the global risk barometer.

  • Total liquidations exceeded $1.5B, with sudden reversals making it a treacherous environment for leveraged traders.

  • In just one hour, $200M was wiped off crypto positions.

  • Bitcoin’s drop and recovery between $78K and $80K displayed classic volatility — and resilience.


Notably, Pakistan appointed Binance founder CZ as strategic crypto advisor — a symbolic move highlighting crypto’s increasing geopolitical influence amid fiat fragility.


6. Strategic Takeaways – What This Means Going Forward


For Traders:

  • Extreme volatility is the new norm. This environment favors scalpers, options hedgers, and adaptive strategies.

  • Watch rate decisions from the Fed and tariff announcements closely — these are now the dominant drivers of both equity and crypto markets.

For Crypto Investors:

  • Bitcoin remains correlated with macro shocks but bounces faster than traditional markets.

  • Stay cautious of leveraged positions during geopolitical flare-ups — circuit breakers and liquidations come fast.

For Strategists & Policy Watchers:

  • The return of 2000s-style trade wars adds complexity to the global economy.


  • Tariffs are no longer economic policy tools — they’re now weapons of negotiation.


  • The Federal Reserve’s next move could determine whether this was just a scare or the beginning of a prolonged global downturn.


Final Thoughts from The CryptoStrategist

This week reminded us that in a globally interconnected world, crypto does not exist in isolation. Bitcoin may be decentralized, but it’s not de-risked from political chaos. The markets spoke loudly — and the message was clear: policy matters.

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