Bitcoin’s next move

Here’s What You Need to Know

Author

Daniel Akpobare
February 03, 2025

GM Explorer! Last week, the entire crypto market had its eyes locked on the FOMC meeting. Many, including us, believed it could set the stage for Bitcoin’s next major move.

We laid out the key factors that could tip the market in either a bullish or bearish direction.

But in a surprising twist, the meeting’s outcome landed right in the middle—neither bullish nor bearish.

With no clear direction, it meant there was uncertainty ahead.

So, we sent out a broadcast to our premium members, letting them know what to expect even though some of our coins were up 15% to 35% that day.

And sure enough, over the past few days, things became crystal clear:

Bitcoin plunged more than 13%—all thanks to fears surrounding the latest trade war escalation.

Trade Wars & Tariffs: What’s Happening?

President Trump just announced new tariffs set to go live on February 4th at 12:01 AM ET:

  • 25% on Canada

  • 25% on Mexico

  • 10% on China

We’re not trade war experts, but we spent the last 48 hours digging into what this actually means for the market. Here’s a simplified breakdown:

Tariffs act like a tax on goods entering the U.S.

For example, if a company was importing $100 worth of goods from Canada or Mexico, it’d now cost them $125 instead.

That’s a big deal, considering 40% of ALL U.S. imports come from Canada, Mexico, and China. In 2023 alone, the U.S. imported $910 billion worth of goods from just Canada and Mexico.

Here’s what we think will get hit the hardest:

  • $80 billion in auto industry imports from Canada/Mexico

  • $97 billion worth of crude oil from Canada

  • $55 billion in phones from China

  • And food costs are about to rise—Mexico supplies over 60% of America’s fresh produce.

Who Gets Hurt More?

While this will increase costs for U.S. consumers, it’s actually way worse for Canada and Mexico.

Why? Because while Canada and Mexico account for only 14% and 15% of U.S. imports, 80% of their exports go straight to the U.S.

This gives President Trump the leverage in this trade war.

The Crypto Market’s Reaction

Understandably, the crypto market panicked.

In just days, the market shed $760 billion.

  • Bitcoin tumbled -13%,

  • Ethereum plunged -37%

  • Altcoins? Many crashed 70-80%.

But while many saw panic, we saw an opportunity.

Just like last week, we sent DCA targets to our premium members for altcoins we are highly confident in.

Why We’re Still Bullish on Altcoins

If you’ve been feeling the squeeze in the altcoin market, you’re not alone. The so-called "alt season" has been testing everyone’s patience—but that’s often how things go before a major breakout.

Look at the chart below (we shared this with our premium members a few days back).

We’re still very much in line with the macro trend, and if history is any guide, the next big move for Altcoins should occur as soon as this month (February).

Here’s Another Chart (On Bitcoin)

Take a look at the chart below. It’s clear: Bitcoin has been following a familiar trajectory (the 2015-2017 market circle).

If Bitcoin continues to follow the trend, the chart suggests February will be Bitcoin’s biggest rally yet.

Our premium members have been following a structured DCA strategy for altcoins we’re extremely bullish on.

If you’re not a premium member yet, it’s not too late. Some of our top altcoin picks are still in prime accumulation zones.

Join our premium community today and get exclusive insights before the next breakout.

That’s all for today. We’ll see you on Wednesday!

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DISCLAIMER: None of this is financial advice. This newsletter is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell assets or make financial decisions.

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