Bitcoin Hits $84K As Trump’s Tariffs Exacerbate Trade Deficit

Bitcoin (BTC) surged over $3,000 on Friday but failed to break the $85,000 resistance, dropping by about $1,000 since then. Altcoins have posted strong gains, with ATOM, SUI, and SOL leading the way.

March 16, 2025

BTC At $84K
Bitcoin faced a rocky start to the week, losing $86,000 support and dropping to $80,000. After a brief rebound to $84,000, it fell below $77,000 for the first time in months. BTC then recovered to $80,000, climbed on Wednesday with positive CPI data, but was rejected at $84,000.

Friday saw a spike to over $85,000 before retreating back to $84,000. Analysts suggest this support level will determine if BTC can challenge $90,000 soon, with bulls remaining hopeful.

 

Market Overview
BTC’s market cap is under $1.67 trillion, with a dominance of 59%. SOL and SUI lead altcoin gains, both up over 6%. ETH holds above $1,900, XRP hit $2.4 after a 4% rise, and BNB nears $600. The total crypto market cap has risen by $60 billion to $2.84 trillion.

 

 

Source: TradingView

 

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