Bitcoin Tops $94,000 While Broader Crypto Market Declines
Meanwhile, international markets are falling sharply after data revealed that the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter of the year.
Quick overview
- Cryptocurrencies are generally trading lower, with Bitcoin being the only major crypto to post gains on April 30.
- Analysts suggest Bitcoin is acting as a store of value, similar to gold during periods of global uncertainty.
- Foreign central banks have reduced U.S. Treasury bond holdings to a 22-year low, while gold reserves have increased.
- The bullish outlook for Bitcoin may be challenged if the global economy enters a recession, as investors may prefer traditional safe-haven assets.
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Cryptocurrencies are trading lower across the board—except for Bitcoin, which stands out as the only major crypto posting gains on Wednesday, April 30.
According to analysts, Bitcoin may be mirroring gold’s behavior during past periods of global uncertainty, particularly when the precious metal hit all-time highs amid the U.S.–China trade war.
Bitcoin is increasingly being viewed as a potential store of value in today’s volatile macroeconomic environment. As digital assets gain global legitimacy, Bitcoin is positioning itself alongside gold as a modern alternative reserve asset.
In this context, foreign central banks have reduced their holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds to 23%—a 22-year low—while gold reserves have risen to 18%. It’s worth noting that Bitcoin surged from $9,000 to $60,000 in 2020 under similar circumstances, suggesting a comparable scenario could unfold in 2025.
However, this bullish narrative for Bitcoin may face challenges if the global economy slips into a recession next year. In such a scenario, investors tend to prioritize liquidity and traditional safe-haven assets like cash or U.S. Treasuries over more speculative assets such as Bitcoin.
Traditional Markets
Meanwhile, international markets are falling sharply after data revealed that the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter of the year and that private-sector hiring in April came in below expectations.
The New York Stock Exchange opened Wednesday with steep losses. In early trading, the Dow Jones was down 0.7%, the Nasdaq dropped 2.07%, and the S&P 500 fell 1.35%.
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