
Bitcoin decoupling from tech stocks indicates new geopolitical use as economic hedge – StanChart
Bitcoin's dual-purpose role expands, serving both as a growth trade and as a hedge against geopolitical risks.
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Prominent investors see 2025 as a pivotal year for Bitcoin, with predictions of the cryptocurrency reaching six to seven figures driven by global adoption and institutional interest.

The pressure by macro uncertainties and shrinking liquidity did not erase all Bitcoin gains since Election Day, although altcoins suffered in the first quarter.

Mounting anxiety over Trump's "Liberation Day" and impending tariffs fuels crypto market sell-off and broader economic unease.

Fidelity's cautious view contrasts with Saylor's optimism as both eye Bitcoin's trajectory amid growing institutional support.

The liquidity per token collapsed from $1.8 million to $5,500 between March 2021 and 2025, forcing protocols to adapt.

Bernstein believes Strategy could massively expand its Bitcoin holdings by 2033, dependent on economic conditions and price trajectory.



