After the announcement of the “Liberation Day” tariff, President Donald Trump on April 2, the probability of recession increased by the leaders of economic tracking, putting Bitcoin at a high level. Kalshi forecasts are currently 53%, 8.1%of the jump from previous estimates, and the polymarket chances increased to 54%.

Tariff shock and growing recession

After the latest movement of President Trump on the imposition of higher duties – the “Liberation Day” tariff addressed to US key trading partners, including 34% of the import of imports from China and 20% to those from the European Union – Supitiple forecasting have changed their probability of recession up.

The chances were updated In several respected institutions and platforms: in addition to Kalshi and Polymarket, Larry Summers indicated 50% probability, while JPMorgan puts a chance for a 40% chance. According to CNBC Fed, the chances are 36%, and both Moody’s Analytics and Pimco forecast 35% chance. In particular, Goldman Sachs significantly changed his attitude, currently estimating the probability of 35%, compared to the previous 20%.

JPMorgan warns that these tariffs can cause a “annual increase in taxes by $ 660 billion for Americans”, potentially adds 2% of domestic inflation. The risk of knockout effect is emphasized by shifting consumer trust data and the upcoming perspective of retaliation from partners such as Canada and the EU.

Goldman Sachs in the research note from March 30 offered a sobering perspective on 2025. According to the team: “We now see a 12-month recession likely of 35%. Updicity from our previous 20% of estimates reflects our lower growth basis, acute deterioration The desire to tolerate in professional law of economic weakness.

What does this mean for bitcoins

The well -known cryptographic trader, Bob Lukas, gained market moods on X, writing: “I start thinking that we are going to recession or a bear, maybe milder, but it looks likely. […] We should take it seriously. Having said, I think it’s time to move away from the habit of “Buy DIP”, on which we leaned on the bull market. […] This may not be a disaster, but too much focusing on potential profits can mean a real risk. […] Bonds seem a good choice, capital must flow somewhere. “

In relation to Bitcoin, Lookas emphasizes The investor’s complex situation in relation to the politics of Trump’s pro-btc policy: Hard, Bitcoin’s instinct says he is fighting, but I see that this is a kind of digital gold, especially since the administration seems to be successful, except for trading policy. Maybe there are some prejudices in this last statement. “

Aksel Kibar (@Techcharts), chartered market technician and former fund manager, briefly confirmed the position of the look, commenting “agreed”.

Meanwhile, Londoncryptoclub (@Ldncryptoclub) distinguished the novel UBS Global Wealth Management guidelines, which currently expects to reduce the federal reserve rate by 75-100 BPS to the rest of 2025.

Analyst I’m writing by X: “This is a type of key for bitcoins. If the Fed treats tariff inflation as” transition ” [… ] and focuses on supporting growth, then the actual rates are smaller than […] And Bitcoin will fly. Financial conditions are currently soothed with lower dollars and profits (although keep an eye on credit spots). […] The Bitcoin front leads smoothness […] Ultimately, it all ends when the Fed was forced to be liquidity suppliers as a last resort […] Bitcoin will end this year much higher. Only the path will be very unstable and uncertain. “

Macro analyst Alex Krüger (@krugermacro) warned about the mutual relationship between monetary relief and the risk of recession: “Fed cuts without recession are usually stubborn. Cuta fed recession is usually bears. It was the main point of conversation in 2024.”

Powell speech: key moment

In the lightweight of the unexpected tariffs of President Trump, Friday’s comments, which the chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell accepted urgent urgency. Powell previously indicated that monetary policy remains restrictive, taking into account the durability of inflation above the target 2%. However, the tariffs introduce potential double binding: higher costs for consumers that could raise inflation even more, as economic growth, which complicates the prospects of the labor market.

Andy Brenner of Natalliance Securities described the speech as probably “one of Powell’s most important speeches for three years.” The Fed chair is to speak at 11:25 et.

During the BTC press it traded at USD 83,197.

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