Bitcoin and Altcoins to Rally Looking Beyond Trump Tariffs?

Despite the Nasdaq plunging 1,000 points on Thursday, Bitcoin and altcoins have shown resilience, unfazed by concerns over Trump’s tariffs.
By Bhushan Akolkar
Bitcoin and Altcoins Look Beyond Trump Tariffs, All Eyes On Fed Rate Cut Decision

Highlights

  • Bitcoin showed strngth on Thursday with just 1% down despite massive turmoil on Wall Street.
  • Traders are pricing in only a 27.1% chance of a rate cut at the May 7 FOMC meeting.
  • After a steep correction since early 2025, altcoins may be gearing up for a rebound.

Despite the Nasdaq tumbling 1,000 points on Thursday, Bitcoin and altcoins have shown resilience as investors look beyond concerns over Trump’s tariff policies. BTC is down just 1%, trading at $82,698, after experiencing volatility earlier in the week. Market participants are now shifting focus to the upcoming FOMC meeting, where they await signals on potential rate cuts from Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid ongoing market turbulence.

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Where is Bitcoin Price Heading Next After Trump Tariffs?

Bitcoin price has been seeing severe volatility over the past week, oscillating between $82,000-$89,000. Just as the Trump reciprocal tariffs kicked in on April 2, BTC price came crashing down from $88,000 to the lows of $82,000.

However, despite Nasdaq falling 6%, and S&P 500 falling 5% on Thursday, BTC and the broader crypto market have shown greater resilience recently. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted a key technical milestone for BTC’s potential market rebound. According to Martinez, the first clear signal that Bitcoin is ready to resume its bull run would be reclaiming the short-term holder realized price level, which currently sits at $90,570.

Source: Ali Martinez
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Will Fed Rate Cuts Come During May FOMC?

Traders are assigning just a 27.1% probability to a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for May 7, according to the latest market data. The low odds suggest that investors believe the U.S. Federal Reserve is unlikely to shift from its current monetary policy path.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to strike a cautious tone, signaling that more evidence of cooling inflation may be needed before easing begins. Popular crypto analyst Titan of Crypto shows that Bitcoin price needs to break out from the falling wedge pattern. The analyst shared optimism noting: “Over the next couple of months, CPI and Core PCE are likely to improve, as Trueflation data shows inflation cooling off significantly”.

Source: Titan of Crypto
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Will Altcoins Recover Anytime Soon?

Since the beginning of 2025, altcoins have faced a brutal correction with Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and others dropping between 30-40%. Some market analysts believe that this could be the end to any further correction from here onwards. They also thinks that the bottom is in and altcoins are set for a further rally from here onwards.

Crypto analyst Wimar.X has issued a bullish signal for the altcoin market, noting that a key technical crossover has now formed — historically preceding massive rallies. According to Wimar.X, similar signals in past cycles triggered altcoin market surges of 1,000% to 2,000%.

Source: Wimar.X
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Bhushan Akolkar
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
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