Gm Timekeepers! 🫡🖖
TradFi dented the boat again.
📉 Wall Street just had its worst day since 2020, thanks to Trump going full tariff mode. Stocks tanked. Crypto dipped. And traders everywhere looked like they just lost to a bad leverage play.
Amidst the chaos, the crypto narrative is evolving and hopium is brewing.
Fidelity’s cooking up a Solana ETF
Bitcoin’s still eyeing $200K (yes, even after the dip)
Analysts are hinting that crypto might become a safe haven in this new macro mess
Today’s scoop 🔽
1️⃣ Trump’s back with tariffs. Wall Street lost $3T+ and crypto didn’t walk away clean either.
2️⃣ BTC dips, but $200K calls stay strong. Analysts say the dump is temporary, the moon is still on schedule.
3️⃣ Fidelity files for a Solana ETF. SEC acknowledged it, and yes, they plan to stake that SOL too.
4️⃣ XRP losing steam. Whales dumped $1B, and the $2 support is hanging by a thread.
5️⃣ Alts wobble post-tariff chaos. SOL, ADA, and ETH took hits, but BTC is flirting with safe haven status.
⚡ Trump Regime Zaps Over $2.5 Trillion From US Stock Market
In a throwback to his first term, Trump just dropped a bombshell: universal 10% tariffs on all imports, plus supercharged rates like 54% on Chinese goods, 24% on Japan, and 20% on the EU.
Markets absolutely melted ‼️
📉 S&P 500 dropped 4.84%
💥 Nasdaq down nearly 6%
🧻 Dow lost 1,679 points (worst day since 2020)
🍎 Apple -9%
👟 Nike -14%
Total damage: $2.5–$3.1 TRILLION in market cap wiped out in a single day.
🇺🇸 What's Behind This?
Trump’s “reciprocal trade” policy means if you tax us, we tax you back… HARDER.
He claims it’ll bring back manufacturing and boost investment in America. But economists are flashing red lights on:
Inflation 🚨
Recession risks 🔮
Layoffs already starting (Stellantis = 900+ workers furloughed)
What This Means For Crypto 👇
No safe haven vibes here. When TradFi panics, crypto usually gets kicked down the stairs first.
BTC fell ~4.5%
ETH dropped ~5.1%
Some altcoins saw double-digit red candles
DeFi TVL took a hit
Stables saw modest inflows, but not full-on flight-to-safety
This is macro now.
Don’t just stare at charts—start watching Powell, CPI, and China-U.S. policy updates. Tariffs can trigger everything from inflation to capital outflows.
Crypto ≠ Gold. Yet.
The "digital gold" narrative gets a reality check when BTC dumps with Nasdaq. But check this: longer-term, continued economic chaos could drive adoption—especially outside the U.S.
ETH gas fees dropped.
Fewer trades = lower activity = cheap gas. Good time to rebalance or stake without losing your shirt to fees.
👀 Fidelity Files For A Solana ETF – SEC Says “We See You”
Fidelity filed for a spot Solana ETF, and the SEC has officially acknowledged it.
The race for altcoin ETFs just got real.
📝 Here’s what went down:
Fidelity wants to launch a SOL ETF on Cboe BZX
The fund would hold actual SOL, not futures
Bonus: they plan to stake some of it for rewards 🍰
📉 But Wait… Why Is SOL Dumping Then?
SOL fell 12% in 24 hours, right after the ETF news. Why?
Two words: Trump Tariffs
Markets went risk-off, TradFi dumped, and crypto followed. So SOL’s drop had more to do with macro panic than the ETF news itself.
Cboe’s filing says Solana doesn’t need a surveillance-sharing agreement (like BTC or ETH had to get). Why?
✅ $2B daily trading volume
✅ $90B fully diluted market cap
✅ Enough liquidity + decentralization = harder to manipulate
🔮 What To Watch Next
SOL ETF approval timeline – we’re in Day 1 of the SEC’s review
Grayscale or BlackRock copying – if they ape in, it’s real
SOL staking flows – if ETFs get in, protocols like Marinade and Jito might benefit
L1 ETF narrative – could this open doors for AVAX, ADA, etc.?
✊ Bitcoin Just Took a Punch… But $200K Is Still on the Table!
Markets are shook. Trump’s back in the tariff game, and the ripple effect hit everything—from Apple stock to your favorite coins.
But here’s the kicker: analysts still think Bitcoin is heading to $200K in 2025.
Yes, even after the 5.5% nosedive this week.
📉 BTC slid to ~$82K, alts followed, and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 6%.
Sounds like chaos? It is. But it might also be the setup for the next leg up.
🧠 Why Are Analysts Still Bullish?
Enter Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise. The guy’s not sweating.
"Once the market settles from this 'Liberation Day' chaos, we’ll see markets rebound."
Here’s why the bulls aren’t backing down:
ETF inflows are still positive 📈
Bitcoin is now an institutional asset—big money doesn’t panic sell
Macro chaos = long-term tailwinds for hard money narratives (aka Bitcoin)
Buy the Blood (Cautiously)
If you believe in the $200K narrative, dips like these are your ticket in. Just don’t ape. DCA (dollar-cost averaging) is your best friend in chop zones.
Set Alerts Around $80K and $76K:
Those are your next key psychological and technical levels for BTC. Break below = retest lower support. Bounce = confirmation for the next move.
🥶 XRP's $2 Support… Will It Hold or Fold?
XRP had a wild ride from October 2024 to January 2025, surging 600% amid hopes of a pro-crypto presidency
Daily active addresses surged 490%, pushing XRP to a 7-year high.
Fast forward to now, and the vibes are shifting.
Investor enthusiasm is cooling, with many facing losses rather than gains.
Glassnode reports a dip in capital inflows since late February 2025, and whales have offloaded over $1 billion in positions at an average price of $2.10 in the past two weeks.
📉 The $2 Question: XRP has been clinging to the $2 support level, but each retest weakens its foundation.
On the 1-hour and 4-hour charts, there's a bullish divergence: price makes lower lows while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) forms higher lows. This could hint at a short-term relief rally into the $2.08–$2.13 range.
Stay vigilant, manage your risk.
📊 What’s Next for BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA, and XRP?
While short-term charts are all red, some analysts are seeing early signs that Bitcoin might flip from risk asset to inflation hedge if macro conditions get uglier.
Key takeaways from the Coindesk roundup:
Institutions are still buying BTC (they see long-term value, not just volatility)
Stagflation risk = more interest in decentralized, scarce assets
If rate cuts are delayed, growth assets will bleed more, but Bitcoin could diverge later on
📊 The 13th Hour Trader Insights: What You Can Actually Use
1⃣ Watch BTC’s $80K Level Like a Hawk
If Bitcoin breaks and closes below this level with volume, expect more downside. But if it bounces, you could ride a short-term recovery to $84K–$86K.
2⃣ ETH Holding Stronger Than Alts
ETH’s relative strength compared to SOL, ADA, and XRP means it might be the safer short-term play. Rotation from alts to ETH has already started.
3⃣ Alts = Fragile
SOL, ADA, and XRP are showing weakness. Don’t try to catch falling knives. Wait for RSI divergence + volume confirmation before entering.
4⃣ Volatility = Scalper’s Playground
We’re in chop mode. Use tight stop losses and lean on lower time frames (1H–4H) if you’re playing the volatility game.
5⃣ Zoom Out: This Might Be Bullish Later
If inflation fears persist and institutions look for hedges, BTC could go full “digital gold” again. Positioning for long-term upside makes sense after the shakeout.
The last couple of days reminded us that in crypto, you’re not just trading charts, you’re trading global chaos.
Tariffs, ETFs, market dumps, and whale games all collided into one giant milkshake of volatility.
Whether you’re stacking, staking, or just spectating—keep your strategy tight, your tabs open, and your mindset sharp.
– Your Daily Chronographer ⌛
