The One Crypto Trade That Still Makes Sense Right Now

Institutional Crypto Research Written by Experts

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Markus Thielen
April 04, 2025

👇1-12) Bitcoin is showing notable resilience compared to U.S. tech stocks. If its historical correlation with the Nasdaq had held, Bitcoin could have fallen into the low $60,000 range. However, the relationship appears to be shifting—Bitcoin may no longer follow tech stocks with a predictable beta. Instead, it’s increasingly acting as a refuge and potential store of value for U.S. asset holders.

Nasdaq (LHS) vs. Bitcoin (RHS)

👇2-12) It’s not just global trade that Trump is reshaping—he’s also challenging the international security framework, where the U.S. military has long been the central and reliable anchor of transatlantic security. With America signaling a retreat from that leadership role, this could mark a broader decline in global military influence. While no apparent alternative power is ready to step in, the shift may contribute to a reassessment of the U.S. dollar’s overvaluation and its role as a safe-haven asset.

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