As Bitcoin traders remain hopeful, DOGE, XRP, and SOL show signs of price consolidation.

Crypto Markets Show Signs of Stabilizing Amid Tariff Concerns, But Long-Term Optimism Persists

Despite recent profit-taking and escalating trade tensions, key cryptocurrencies appear to be finding a bottom, even as geopolitical uncertainties weigh on near-term sentiment.

Bitcoin (BTC) held steady near the $105,000 mark in early Monday Asian trading, experiencing little change in the past day but down about 5% over the last week.

Other major tokens—including Ethereum (ETH) at $2,523, XRP at $2.15, Solana (SOL) near $153, Cardano (ADA) at $0.67, and Dogecoin (DOGE) around $0.19—showed similar sideways movement, suggesting local support levels may be forming and offering potential short-term rebound opportunities.

“While Bitcoin hovers around $105K, investors remain cautious amid concerns over inflation, tariffs, and the U.S. economic outlook,” said Nick Ruck, director at LVRG Research. “These factors have dampened bullish momentum, yet the long-term prospects for crypto remain strong with steady institutional adoption.”

Market unease has increased after China announced retaliatory measures in response to new U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports and software sales, contributing to a risk-off mood among investors.

“Recent developments highlight the sensitivity of crypto markets to geopolitical events,” commented Jeff Mei, BTSE’s COO. “Traders should monitor ongoing updates from both China and the U.S., upcoming U.S. economic data, and any changes in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.”

Mei added that while macroeconomic factors dominate price action, growing institutional interest in crypto assets is a positive indicator for the sector’s future.

Investors are also diversifying their portfolios by increasing exposure to tokens like XRP and SOL, as Bitcoin’s price action begins to align more closely with traditional risk assets, reinforcing a cautious but optimistic market sentiment.

“Trade policy uncertainty is driving some capital into tech stocks, but many investors are also allocating more funds to crypto, especially assets like Bitcoin and XRP with increasing ETF-related enthusiasm,” said Kathy Qu, research manager at HashKey Cloud.

Qu highlighted continued strength in staking and DeFi sectors, noting regulatory developments around Ethereum staking ETFs could boost institutional involvement in decentralized finance.