Markets Plunge, Bitcoin Cracks: QCP Warns of ‘Full-Scale Economic War’

Global financial markets faced severe turmoil this week as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered panic selling across equities and cryptocurrencies, according to an April 7 analysis by QCP Capital. Volatility Spikes, Tariffs Rise: QCP Says World Nearing Economic Breaking Point On Monday, the firm reported that bitcoin initially resisted last week’s equity market downturn but … Read more

Trade War Fury: Asia’s Markets Crushed, Recession Fears Soar

Asian markets experienced significant declines on April 7, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index plummeting over 13%. The turmoil affected other asset classes, including bitcoin, which briefly fell below $75,000. China Sovereign Wealth Fund Intervenes Asian markets began the week of April 7 with steep drops across major indices, including Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, … Read more

Bitcoin Drops 7% as Wall Street Futures Slide Before Monday’s Open

Bitcoin dipped to an intraday low of $77,098, mirroring the downturn in futures markets as the Dow Jones Industrial average plunged more than 1,500 points. Dow Tanks 1,500 Points; Bitcoin Sinks as Economic Anxiety Spreads Between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, Apr. 6, the digital asset economy contracted by another $50 billion, falling … Read more

Bitcoin Poised for Violent Decoupling From Global Markets, Expert Says

Bitcoin is primed for explosive growth as trade wars rattle global markets, with one expert forecasting a decisive break from equities and rising demand for decentralized assets. Bitcoin Set to Explode as Markets Crumble Under Trade War Pressure: Weiss Eric Weiss, founder and chief investment officer of Blockchain Investment Group, spoke out this week on … Read more

Uncorrelated and Unshaken: Bitcoin Gains Favor as Wall Street Crashes 

Wall Street experienced one of its steepest declines since March 2020; however, in contrast to that earlier downturn years ago, bitcoin’s price remained largely unaffected during Friday’s equity market turmoil. This divergence has sparked widespread discussion about BTC potentially functioning as a “hedge.” Bitcoin’s Uncorrelated Performance in March 2025 Turns Heads U.S. equity markets recorded … Read more

‘Liberation Day’ Nears: Trump’s Trade Agenda Sends Ripples Through Bitcoin, Stocks

According to multiple accounts, U.S. President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated “Liberation Day” announcement is slated for 4 p.m. ET, broadcast from the White House Rose Garden. In the lead-up, financial markets have experienced pronounced fluctuations—touching equities, gold, and leading digital assets such as bitcoin. Here’s a breakdown of what has come to light so far and … Read more

MARA Holdings to Sell $2 Billion in Stock for Bitcoin Purchases

MARA Holdings, Inc. has announced a $2 billion at-the-market stock offering, with plans to use the proceeds primarily to acquire additional bitcoin and for general corporate purposes. MARA Targets Bitcoin Growth Through $2 Billion Stock Offering The company, MARA Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MARA), entered into an agreement with Barclays Capital, BMO Capital Markets, BTIG, Cantor … Read more

Double-Digit Declines Dominate: Crypto Stocks Feel the Pain of Market Meltdown

As the crypto economy has contracted by $150 billion since Monday, the downturn has notably impacted crypto stocks, with a significant portion of shares experiencing double-digit declines across the board. Synchronized Selloffs: The Unbreakable Bond Between Crypto and Stock Markets Crypto-related equities have faced substantial pressure this week, aligning with the broader market downturn that … Read more

Markets Tumble as Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Spikes; Bitcoin Slides, Stocks Dump

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure elevated sharply in February, with the core personal consumption expenditures price index climbing 0.4%—the largest monthly spike since January 2024—while consumer spending growth fell short of expectations, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Fed’s Inflation Fight Faces Setback With Surging PCE Data The core PCE price index, which excludes … Read more

Metaplanet Crosses 50B Yen in Traded Value

Japanese hotel developer and bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has topped ¥50 billion ($332.6 million) in traded value on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, surpassing Toyota, the world’s largest car manufacturer, according to a post by the company’s CEO Simon Gerovich on Monday. Traded value refers to the dollar value of a stock’s total trade volume. Gerovich … Read more