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Market Overview

The cryptocurrency sector has observed a general price decline over the past day, primarily due to rising tensions in trade relations between the U.S. and China.

A Deeper Look

According to the White House, China is now subjected to a 245% tariff on imports and new restrictions concerning chip exports. Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a decrease of over 2.2%. In addition to this, the CoinDesk 20 index, a barometer for cryptocurrency health, fell by 3.75%.

Nasdaq 100 futures decreased by more than 1%, and S&P 500 futures were down 0.65%. Analysts suggest that the recent trade war has contributed to a notable bear market cycle for Bitcoin.

Economic Data Releases

Crucial data is anticipated soon, such as:

• March retail sales from the U.S. Census Bureau
• A speech on economic outlook by Fed Chair Jerome Powell
• Unemployment data from the Department of Labor

What to Watch

• April 16: Launch of spot SOL ETFs that will offer staking rewards
• April 17: EigenLayer activates slashing on Ethereum

Economic Impact

Gold has benefitted from the instability in risk assets, climbing approximately 26.5% in value year-to-date, trading above $3,300 per troy ounce.

Market Movements

• Bitcoin: $83,823.34 (down by 2.7% over 24 hours)
• Ethereum: $1,575.79 (down 3.31%)
• CoinDesk 20: 2,410.72, dropped by 3.75%

Keep an eye on these developments as they may significantly shape market dynamics moving forward.