Bitcoin is currently undergoing a strong correction, falling below $ 86,000. This, in a context of economic turbulence caused by the announcement of new customs tariffs by US President Donald Trump. This fall marks a turning point for the cryptocurrency market, which faces increasing pressure in recent days. The future of the BTC is now more uncertain than ever.
Bitcoin: a brutal drop accentuated by economic uncertainty
Bitcoin faces a correction under 90,000 dollars, with a risk of falling at $ 81,000. A level that Queen Crypto had not known since November 2024. This February 26, 2025, the Fear & Greed index plunged to a level of 10, signaling a state of “extreme fear”. This sudden fall contrasts with the previous day, where the indicator was still in “extreme greed” territory, a sign of an euphoric market.
One of the main triggers of this panic was the announcement of President Donald Trump, saying that he was going to set up 25 % customs tariffs on imports from the European Union. This declaration Added to a previous announcement concerning similar taxes on Canada and Mexico, which had already caused a decline in global financial markets.
An early fall … but an uncertain future
The recent fall in Bitcoin below 90,000 dollars was surprisingly anticipated 4 years ago. Indeed, Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, had predicted this scenario since December 2020. According to him, the BTC was going to reach a key level of $ 101,000 before falling at $ 85,000. A prediction that turned out to be very fair.
Analysts remain divided on the short -term future of Bitcoin. Some believe that a rebound is possible if the geopolitical situation is stabilized, while others fear an extension of the downward trend. EU reactions will be decisive for the BTC trajectory in the coming weeks. As Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget:
Although the historical resilience of Bitcoin and Trump's pro-Crypto policies suggest that it could be a temporary correction […] The market trajectory will depend on the EU response and the global economic repercussions, which will make it possible to determine whether this drop is temporary or whether it marks the start of a lasting slowdown.
The fall of the BTC under the $ 90,000 therefore reflects the impact of economic uncertainties and visionary predictions of Changpeng Zhao. Between extreme fear and hopes of rebound, the future of Bitcoin remains vague. The choices of the Fed and the geopolitics will dictate if this correction is only a temporary junk.
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