During Wednesday’s trading session, the cryptocurrency market recorded a notable surge in volatility

During Wednesday’s trading session, the cryptocurrency market recorded a notable surge in volatility, evidenced by the long-wick rejection candle in Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency market experienced a surge in volatility during Wednesday’s trading session, as evidenced by the long-wick rejection candle in Bitcoin. The market fluctuation followed the newly announced reciprocal tariff for a range of countries by Donald Trump.

Interestingly, the market uncertainty surged as the BTC price grappled with a key resistance trendline, signaling the risk of another correction.

As the dust settles on President Trump’s administration, his policies continue to leave an imprint on the U.S. economy and the global stage. Among the president’s most enduring legacies is his trade policy, which saw the administration impose tariffs on a wide range of goods from several countries.

On Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, President Trump announced a baseline tariff on all imports and higher duties on some of the U.S.’s biggest trading partners. These sweeping tariffs will erect new barriers around the U.S. economy, undoing trade liberalization efforts that have shaped the global economy for decades.

The move is intended to increase domestic production and reduce dependency on foreign goods. However, it will likely provoke retaliation from other nations, which could significantly raise the cost of goods for American consumers, ranging from basic utilities to luxury items like wine.

According to Trump’s poster on reciprocal tariffs, Cambodia and Vietnam will see tariff rates as high as 49% and 46%, respectively, while China will be subject to a 34% reciprocal rate. Other nations such as Thailand will face a 36% tariff.

However, Japan and Malaysia will be imposed with a 24% tariff. Nonetheless, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Singapore will have a reciprocal tariff of 10%.

The escalating tariff tension could slow down international trade and negatively affect economic growth.

Bitcoin Price Hints Reversal Within Wedge Pattern

Amid the early-day upswing, the Bitcoin price teased a bullish breakout from the resistance trendline of the falling wedge pattern. Since January 2025, the pattern’s two converging trendlines have acted as dynamic resistance and support, leading to a sustained downtrend.

However, with an intraday loss of 2.5%, the BTC price marks another reversal from the overhead trendline. Historical data shows a bearish reversal within the wedge pattern has led to a downfall ranging from 16-22%.

Thus, with sustained selling, the coin price could plunge around 14% and retest the support region at around $70,000. Alternatively, the buyers must breach the overhead trendline to regain control over this asset and drive a sustained rally.