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BlackRock Buys the Dip as Bitcoin Enters ‘Make or Break’ Mode

BlackRock Buys the Dip as Bitcoin Enters ‘Make or Break’ Mode

Bitcoin holds steady near $83K as BlackRock adds $25M to its ETF, doubling down on BTC despite market volatility and falling tech stocks.

Joe G & Money Talks
April 05, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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Fed’s Stagflation Warning Sparks Bitcoin, Altcoin Jitters

BlackRock Buys the Dip as Bitcoin Enters ‘Make or Break’ Mode

Satoshi Turns 50 as Bitcoin Becomes U.S. Reserve Asset

Bitcoin and crypto markets face renewed pressure after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns of inflation and delays rate cuts, casting doubt on near-term recovery.

Here is my nomination for the most interesting chart of the week.
* Arguably, the stock market crashed this week
* JP Morgan is saying 60% probability of a recession
* Record uncertainty
* Unprecedented Government policy on tariffs.
So, given the list above, what is 10-year
— Jim Bianco (@biancoresearch)
12:06 AM • Apr 5, 2025

Main Points:
- Market Snapshot: BTC steady near $83K; ETH below $2K; total crypto market at $2.6T.
- Fed’s Warning: Powell flags stagflation risk and resists cutting rates.
- Trump’s Response: Trump urges rate cuts, accuses Powell of “playing politics.”
- Investor Caution: High rates and recession fears weigh on crypto and stocks.
- Hope Remains: Falling oil, copper, and bond yields hint at upcoming Fed pivot.
Detailed Insights:
- BTC Stability: Bitcoin holds $80K–$90K range as stocks suffer correction.
- Fed Hawkishness: Powell prioritizes inflation control over immediate stimulus.
- Political Clash: Trump calls current moment ideal for rate cuts.
- Risk-Off Signals: Falling yields, oil, and copper suggest slowing demand.
- Dovish Hopes: Goldman sees 3 Fed cuts this year amid rising recession odds.

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BlackRock Buys the Dip as Bitcoin Enters ‘Make or Break’ Mode

Bitcoin holds steady near $83K as BlackRock adds $25M to its ETF, doubling down on BTC despite market volatility and falling tech stocks.

Yeah IMO the issuers should not sell it as a hedge to anything except the global money printer. It is 100% hot sauce, which is not bad thing imo, but if you go in knowing that then no chance of surprise. And btw $IBIT is STILL up 78% since launch barely over a year ago.
— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas)
2:41 PM • Apr 4, 2025

Main Points:
- Fresh Buy: BlackRock’s IBIT ETF adds $25M in BTC amid broader sell-off.
- Price Watch: BTC trades around $83,300, outperforming Nasdaq’s sharp decline.
- Fink’s View: BlackRock CEO sees BTC as hedge against debt, dollar decline.
- Risk Debate: Analysts say BTC isn’t a “safe haven,” but a long-term inflation hedge.
- Institutional Trend: Continued buy-ins may shift Bitcoin’s market perception.
Detailed Insights:
- IBIT Growth: BlackRock ETF up 78% since launch, despite short-term dips.
- BTC vs Stocks: Bitcoin down 12% YTD, Nasdaq down 16%.
- Fink’s Warning: U.S. debt, de-dollarization make BTC attractive store of value.
- Analyst Take: BTC is "100% hot sauce" — not a hedge, but potent exposure.
- Macro Strategy: Bitcoin evolving from speculative asset to institutional tool.

₿itcoin reached $82,724. -0.64%

♢Ethereum reached $1,787. -1.06%

Satoshi Turns 50 as Bitcoin Becomes U.S. Reserve Asset

Bitcoin’s anonymous creator marks a symbolic milestone just weeks after the U.S. officially adopts BTC as part of its financial system.

🇨🇭BULLISH: Iconic statue of Satoshi Nakamoto in Lugano, Switzerland 🔥
— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph)
10:36 AM • Dec 14, 2024

I went through Satoshi Nakamoto's wallets; thread of new findings that I don't think have been previously reported including:
-My best guess is that Satoshi was last active onchain in 2014
-He may have used a Canadian BTC exchange (!)
-Kraken may know the identity of Satoshi
— Conor (@jconorgrogan)
3:01 PM • Feb 5, 2025

Main Points:
- Milestone: Satoshi Nakamoto turns 50 on April 5, per archived P2P profile.
- U.S. Adoption: BTC named part of Strategic Reserve by Trump’s executive order.
- Dormant Fortune: Satoshi’s wallet holds 1.09M BTC—worth over $108B.
- Legacy: Nakamoto’s anonymity preserves Bitcoin’s decentralized design.
- Symbolic Timing: 50 years of life mirrors BTC’s rise to global relevance.
Detailed Insights:
- Identity Unknown: Speculation continues over Nakamoto’s true identity.
- Historic Holding: Satoshi’s wallet untouched for 16+ years.
- Global Ranking: Nakamoto would be 16th richest person if holdings moved.
- Institutional Shift: Bitcoin now seen as a hedge and sovereign asset.
- Cypherpunk to Policy: Bitcoin’s journey spans whitepaper to reserve-grade trust.

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