- An expert warns Bitcoin could crash to $40,000, citing concerns that China may be dumping its BTC holdings amid rising geopolitical tension.
- Ongoing trade war fears between the U.S. and China are weighing heavily on global markets, with crypto possibly taking the hardest hit.
- Bitcoin has struggled to break past $85K, and uncertainty around tariffs and diplomacy could trigger a broader sell-off if conditions worsen.
Things aren’t looking too steady out there—on any front. Global markets have been feeling the heat lately, and crypto’s not immune. Between trade tensions, rising tariffs, and a steady stream of geopolitical drama, Bitcoin could be next in line for a serious hit. According to one crypto expert, we might be looking at a crash to $40,000—and China could be the one pulling the trigger.
Bitcoin’s Been Struggling and the Pressure’s Only Building
Over the past few weeks, BTC just hasn’t been able to shake off the drag. It’s been hovering under $85,000, trying to break through but… nothing. And now, with talk of a full-on trade war between the U.S. and China, the outlook isn’t exactly getting brighter.
The concern? China may be dumping a sizable chunk of its Bitcoin holdings, which would put serious downward pressure on the price. If that’s true—and a few industry folks seem to think it is—we could see a pretty steep slide, real fast.
Expert Warns of a $40K Bitcoin Dip Amid China Sell-Off Rumors
One well-known analyst (didn’t name names, but the post made waves) took to X (formerly Twitter) and dropped a pretty bold prediction: if China keeps unloading BTC, we could be staring down a retracement to $40,000.
It’s extreme, yeah—but not impossible. Especially with tensions between President Trump and China’s leadership hitting a boiling point. Trump says he’s confident a deal will get done. Markets? Not so sure.
Until there’s some clarity, both traditional stocks and crypto might stay stuck in limbo—or worse, head down. And if Bitcoin does take a hit like that, well… expect a chain reaction across the altcoin market too.
So, are we looking at panic? Not yet. But a cautious eye? Definitely.