Bitcoin and Ethereum suffer a complicated 2025 year 2025. The two cryptocurrencies have indeed recorded their worst performance for several years. While uncertainty reigns in the markets, analysts are divided over a possible rebound in the second quarter. An inventory is essential!
A first high tension trimester for Bitcoin and Ethereum
After an euphoric late 2024, Bitcoin and Ethereum started 2025 in net decline.
- Bitcoin fell 6.49 %, his worst first quarter since 2020.
- Ethereum plunges 37.98 %, recording unprecedented underperformance since 2018.
This decorrelated start of the year of historical trends fuels uncertainties. Since 2017, Ethereum has indeed always displayed an average performance of +78.23 % in Q1. Bitcoin has recorded an average return of +51.62 % since 2013. This time, however, the cryptographic market seems to follow a completely different trajectory.
That's not all! The Fear & Greed index has 47. This also proves that Crypto investors hesitate between optimism and caution.
Added to this ETH/BTC ratio Fallen at 0.2348. This is the lowest level since May 2020. This means that Ethereum subperforms massively against Bitcoin.
According to analysts, the causes of this withdraw Crypto market dynamics. They mainly refer to:
- The new customs tariffs imposed by Donald Trump which sow doubts on the financial markets;
- The uncertain American monetary policy which maintains pressure on risky digital assets (including Bitcoin and Ethereum).
Crypto market: towards a rebound or an extension of the decline?
L'absence of bullish signals Clear feeds the prudence of Crypto investors. The forecasts are also extremely shared.
Pav Hundal, analyst at Swyftx, judge for example improbable an immediate reversal. According to him, the Crypto market will evolve blind until mid-April while waiting for more clarity on global economic decisions.
Others anticipate a quick rebound. This is particularly the case with Colin Talks Crypto Who plans a blast-off of Bitcoin on April 30. As for the CEO of Swan Bitcoin Cory Klippsten, it gives more than 50 % chance to a new BTC ATH before the end of June.
The second quarter of 2025 is therefore crucial to decide between a simple correction or a deeper downward trend of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The eyes are particularly around mid-April, a key date to see if the economic uncertainties fade and if the crypto market can start upwards. A turning potential to watch closely!
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