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Recession fears hit hard: Stocks slide, Crypto reacts
Market volatility spikes as economic uncertainty looms. Investors scramble for safety. What’s next?
Cryptopolitan News
March 11, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Good evening, and welcome to the Cryptopolitan Daily.
The markets are on edge, and uncertainty is the only constant. Recession fears, market volatility, and shifting regulations. Every move from DC is sending ripples through the financial world.
Bitcoin dipped below $80K, investors are weighing risk vs. reward, and even Elon Musk had a rough day as Tesla shares plunged. But in times of uncertainty, is there also opportunity?
Tonight, we break down the biggest market moves, the key takeaways from Trump’s latest economic stance, and what it all means for crypto’s future.
Market-moving headlines 🔥
Trump is preparing to declare a National Emergency on Electricity and is also threatening to crush Canada’s auto industry with new tariffs on April 2. | Texas introduced HB 4258, a new legislative proposal to allocate $250 million from its state economic stabilization fund to fund BTC. |
Trump says that markets did not affect him as much as people assumed because he is rebuilding wealth based on decades or even a century from now. | Tron has emerged as the only top 10 crypto that has stayed above water since Trump became president, defying market trends. |
Is the US in a recession: Fear strikes the market.
In an interview on "Sunday Morning Futures" with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, President Donald Trump was asked directly: "Are you expecting a recession this year?"
With a president as bold as Trump, viewers anticipated a straightforward "No." Instead, his response was more measured:
"I hate to predict things like that. There is a period of transition".
Later in the interview, he addressed tariffs on Mexico and Canada, making his stance clear:
"We may go up with some tariffs. We are definitely not going down."
The results? Market turmoil.
Bitcoin dipped below $80K, struggling to recover, while Ethereum fights to reclaim its $2K support. XRP, SOL, and other altcoins slipped below key levels.
But it wasn’t just crypto. The S&P 500 fell 2.7% in a single day, as reported by The New York Times.
Credit: Kobeissi Letter
Meanwhile, gold—not Bitcoin—became the investor safe haven amid tariff chaos, as market uncertainty pushed traditional assets higher. BTC has now dropped 16% in a month, raising questions about its short-term resilience.
March 10 may have been one of the worst days for Elon Musk as Tesla shares tumbled 15%, caught in a broader market sell-off.
Tesla share price from 10-Sept-2024 to 10-March-2025 | Source: Bloomberg
Adding to the chaos, a major cyberattack hit X, while criticism mounted over Musk’s involvement in government affairs and concerns over the transparency of D.O.G.E.
Cryptopolitan’s analysis: Is the U.S. in a recession or just transitioning?
The market remains on edge, watching closely as uncertainty looms.
"All eyes on DC" is no longer just a phrase. It’s a global narrative. From crypto traders to world leaders, everyone is tracking Washington’s next move.
Why does every decision from DC ripple across global markets?
Because in an era of unpredictability and uncertainty, risk appetite shrinks. For an inherently volatile asset class like crypto, investors pull back from exposure when macro instability spikes.
Recession or transition. What’s really happening? The markets are reacting, and the next moves from Washington will set the tone for what’s ahead.
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) has seen a steady rise over the past week, inching toward the 30 mark — a level widely regarded as indicative of high volatility in the S&P 500. Source: investing.com
More uncertainty → More volatility → Greater risk exposure → More potential losses... or more potential gains?
Yes, volatility brings risk, but building wealth requires risk-taking. Ask yourself:
📉 Would you have bought Bitcoin at $20K during peak uncertainty if you knew it would break $100K?
📈 Would you buy now if it were heading to $1M?
No need to answer.
This isn’t a yes/no question. No one can predict markets with 100% precision. What matters is your analysis, your strategy, and—above all—your risk appetite.
Risk management is what separates seasoned investors from the rest. In uncertain times, the ability to adjust, hedge, and manage exposure determines who survives downturns and thrives in recoveries.
Now is not the time for extremes—neither going all-in nor stopping entirely. Both can have big upsides—and just as big downsides.
The key? Balance. A strategy that aligns with your portfolio, your risk appetite, and your long-term goals.
Uncertainty is inevitable, but how you position yourself isn’t.
Cryptopolitan strives to bring you a balanced take so that you can make an informed economic decision– cutting through the hype and noise.
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