According to BlockBeats, as the market enters the second quarter, Bitcoin and Ethereum are encountering both macroeconomic and technical challenges. Currently, Bitcoin is fluctuating between $80,000 and $86,000, while Ethereum is trading within the $1,600 to $2,200 range.
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff policy, set to be implemented on April 2 for goods from Mexico and Canada, has sparked concerns about a potential resurgence of trade wars. This has increased the correlation between crypto assets and traditional markets, with Bitcoin's correlation with the Nasdaq reaching 0.67. A potential downturn in U.S. stocks could negatively impact the crypto market.
ETF fund flows are showing divergence: Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract capital, whereas Ethereum ETFs are experiencing outflows, indicating a shift in institutional preference towards Bitcoin. Data suggests that if Ethereum's price drops by 20% from its current level, it could trigger over $336 million in liquidations, primarily concentrated in DeFi lending platforms. Ethereum's high reliance on leverage protocols may lead to a chain reaction of selling pressure, with $1,600 being a critical support level. A breach of this level could accelerate its decline.