Emre Yumlu 
Despite recent fluctuations in the crypto market, Bitcoin’s resilience is increasing. Compared to traditional assets, the leading cryptocurrency has experienced less value loss, marking a different pattern from its behavior during past crises.
Bitcoin More Resistant to Macroeconomic Pressures
According to a report dated April 14, Bitcoin’s recent price movements show increasing resistance to macroeconomic pressures. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices dropped to their lowest levels in a year and bond yields reached their highest point since 2007, Bitcoin’s decline remained relatively limited, returning to price levels seen around the U.S. election period.
This situation signals a significant change compared to the crypto asset’s past performance during crises. Previously, Bitcoin suffered much sharper losses than traditional financial indexes in similar scenarios. Now, it appears to be perceived as a more durable financial instrument.
Institutional Interest and ETFs Play a Key Role
Crypto research expert Alex Obchakevich argues that this outlook may not be permanent. According to him, if global trade wars intensify, investors may once again turn to gold as a safe haven, and Bitcoin may return to the category of risky assets.
However, for now, increasing institutional interest through ETFs and Bitcoin’s decentralized nature positioning it as “digital gold” are considered the main reasons behind this stability.
Bitcoin Price Rises with Inflation Signals
In the past week, the price of Bitcoin rose by 7% to reach $83,700, later approaching the $86,000 level. This growth coincided with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.4% year-over-year and declining 0.1% month-over-month, marking the first monthly drop since May 2020. This is interpreted as a key signal of slowing inflation.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 2.7% in March, down from 3.2% in February, further supporting the idea that inflationary pressures are easing. However, experts warn that this may not last in the long run:
“Despite progress toward the Fed’s 2% inflation target, the rise in global trade tensions may trigger new inflation risks in the coming periods.”
New Economic Crises and the Shift Toward Bitcoin
Some analysts suggest that the U.S.’s trade policies may cause global economic turmoil, potentially accelerating the shift toward Bitcoin. For instance, Jeff Park believes that new tariffs will lead to rising inflation, and this burden will be shared by both the U.S. and its trading partners. However, developing economies are likely to suffer more from this impact.
In light of all these developments, the probability of a recession is also increasing. Prediction platform Kalshi puts the likelihood of a U.S. recession in 2025 at 61%, while JPMorgan estimates it at 60%.
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