Market Performance and Bitcoin's SurgeBitcoin, often seen as the bellwether for the crypto market, has shown remarkable resilience. Recent data indicates that Bitcoin hovered near $85,000, with a 1.6% increase in the last 24 hours as of April 14, 2025, according to CoinDesk. $BTC $ETH
This surge is partly attributed to positive regulatory news and macroeconomic developments, such as Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller’s comments suggesting potential rate cuts if Trump’s tariffs resume, which could ease market pressures.
The CoinDesk article also notes improving Bitcoin fundamentals, including network growth and stabilizing liquidity since March, as analyzed by Swissblock Technologies. This stability amid global trade tensions, including the EU’s delay of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods until July 14 and rising odds (65% on Polymarket) of a U.S.-EU trade deal, suggests a maturing asset class that could attract more institutional interest.
MetricDetailsBitcoin Price (Apr 14)~$85,000, up 1.6% in last 24 hoursEther Price (Apr 14)$1,630, up 2.7% in last 24 hoursCoinDesk 20 IndexAdvanced 1.2%, led by SOL and AVAXTrade Deal OddsU.S.-EU trade deal before June at 65% on PolymarketBitcoin FundamentalsImproving network growth, stabilizing liquidity since March (Swissblock Technologies)Earlier in the month, on April 11, 2025, Economic Times reported Bitcoin jumping over 8% to $81,700 after Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause, indicating market sensitivity to geopolitical events.
This volatility underscores the complex interplay between crypto and global economic policies.Regulatory Landscape and Trump's Deregulation PushThe regulatory environment is undergoing significant changes, particularly under Trump’s administration, which has been vocal about supporting crypto. Recent actions include overturning a Biden-era IRS rule targeting decentralized exchanges, which led to a 5% Bitcoin rally, as noted in various reports.
