Weekly Market Wrap - 14/04/2025
Markets Rebound After Trump Tariff Pause
Traditional and crypto markets rallied last week following US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of a 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs. The policy, which affects nearly 60 countries, was aimed at easing trade tensions and sparked a broad-based rise across risk assets, including digital currencies.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged more than 5% on Thursday 10 April, recovering from a mid-week dip to trade back above US$85,000, its highest level in that week. Major altcoins also climbed, with Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) delivering double-digit gains.
Market Leaders (7-Day Performance)
As as of 10am AEST on 14 April 2025:
SOL led the majors, gaining over 21% on the back of renewed interest trading volume and developer activity on its network. XRP followed with a 10% increase, buoyed by positive sentiment and ongoing speculation around regulatory outcomes. By contrast, Ethereum (ETH) underperformed its peers with a modest 1% gain over the week. This continues a broader trend observed throughout 2025, with ETH lagging behind major Layer-1 competitors in both price action and network momentum.
Altcoins (7-Day Performance)
As as of 10am AEST on 14 April 2025:
Outside the top ten coins by market cap, meme coins saw a notable resurgence. FARTCOIN led the pack with an 80% gain and has increasingly been seen as a proxy for overall risk appetite among retail traders. The momentum was mirrored by other meme-driven tokens such as POPCAT and MOG, which also recorded strong weekly gains. This revival in speculative assets suggests broader market confidence and risk appetite may be returning.
Closing Thoughts
Overall, Trump’s tariff pause provided a timely boost for global markets, especially as investors continue to navigate a complex and evolving macroeconomic environment. Market participants will be watching closely in the weeks ahead for further policy changes that could shape the next phase of market movement.
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