Bitcoin: Resilience Amidst Trade Policy Shifts and Economic Uncertainty

2025 has brought a dramatic shift to the cryptocurrency market, particularly with President Trump’s implementation of trade tariffs, which has directly impacted Bitcoin’s correlation profile. Binance Research reveals that recent economic uncertainties, including high inflation and slowing economic growth, have highlighted the importance of navigating these pressures in shaping Bitcoin’s future trajectory. 2025 witnessed a significant change in Bitcoin’s relationship with traditional markets as trade tensions escalated, leading to fluctuations in its correlation with equities. 30-day correlation initially dipped to -0.32 before rising to 0.47 by March, showcasing the influence of macroeconomic factors such as risk aversion on crypto market behavior.