Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since the 2025 tariff shock, dropping roughly 7% to $76,500 before slightly recovering to $78,000, about 11% below early-year levels.
The decline highlights growing caution among investors as geopolitical tensions and expectations of tighter monetary policy weigh on markets.
Long seen as “digital gold,” Bitcoin is increasingly behaving like a risk-sensitive asset. The downturn has also affected major altcoins, prompting corporate and institutional investors to carefully reassess exposure and balance potential opportunities against market volatility.