Bitcoin remained calm around $88,000 as global markets faced fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was at $88,371, up 0.01% since it opened early Tuesday in Asian trading.
Despite the move escalating trade tensions, the crypto market did not seem to react aggressively.
Trump announced a 25% tariff hike on imports from South Korea, including automotive and pharmaceutical sectors.
However, global investors were more focused on the Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision and the financial reporting season of major US technology companies such as Microsoft, Apple and Tesla
In the crypto market, pressure came from outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded the largest weekly outflow since February 2025.
This situation indicates that institutional interest is slowing, thus limiting the momentum of Bitcoin's upward price.
Analysts expect Bitcoin to continue moving sideways, with a trading range between $85,000 and $94,500, as long as there is no new catalyst that can re-attract the interest of big buyers.
Meanwhile, investors are seen more inclined towards safe-haven assets such as gold and silver, reflecting the market sentiment that remains cautious.
