Bitcoin Price Hits $94,000 as President Trump Softens on China Tariffs and Fed Chair Powell — Will BTC Hit $100K Soon?

In April 2025, Bitcoin exceeded its previous record of $94,000 and drew attention from investors and experts. The rate of Bitcoin’s historical ascent continues under three driving elements, which combine institutional investment inflows, improvements in trade relations, and positive market sentiment. This article investigates the Bitcoin price surge and analyzes its future trajectory.

What’s Driving Bitcoin’s Record-Breaking Surge?

The market value of Bitcoin has exceeded $94,000 through various driving influences. An improved relationship between China and the United States and President Trump’s backing of Bitcoin are the primary catalysts driving the price surge. The market stabilized under President Trump due to his decision to keep Jerome Powell as Fed Chair and eliminate trade restrictions for Chinese imports. The positive market sentiment toward traditional and digital assets has improved, as one of these assets is Bitcoin.

🚨BREAKING: Trump softens stance on China!

In a surprising shift, President Trump says tariffs on China will be "substantially reduced" and insists, "We're going to be very nice."

From trade war threats to friendly talk — this is a sign of economic desperation#Trump #Tariffs… pic.twitter.com/Tvpeyrt3vK

— Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) April 23, 2025

Institutional investors continue to support Bitcoin as one of its vital growth factors. They have increased their Bitcoin-related funding activities through exchange-traded funds, which continue to promote the cryptocurrency as an established investment vehicle. Bitcoin ETF investments exceeded $700 million in their first month because institutional investors started buying into market transactions. Bitcoin market sentiment keeps improving as institutional investors increase their involvement, leading to upward price movement. 

Can Institutional Investments Propel Bitcoin Price to $100,000?

Bitcoin price movements are a direct result of institutional investment patterns. Significant ETF investments show institutions taking an interest in Bitcoin, which has directly led to increased market capitalization. Large financial players investing in Bitcoin strengthen its position as a digital store of value.

Modern institutional practitioners embracing Bitcoin are prompting traditional investors to view digital assets as portfolio investments. A diverse investment environment emerged when institutional investors started funding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other cryptocurrencies. Time has proven that Bitcoin is not confined solely to retail investors, as hedge funds and publicly traded companies now hold Bitcoin on their financial records.

Many investors are watching Bitcoin approach $94,000 to determine its potential for exceeding $100,000. Analysts believe such market values could materialize if the present market conditions persist. Bitcoin benefits from the Fed policy of low interest rates and the reduced trade tensions between nations. As institutions show increasing Bitcoin interest and global inflation concerns diminish, Bitcoin acquires more value as a secure storage asset.

BTC Technical Outlook Signals Potential Upside

On a closer look at the Bitcoin daily chart, the bulls have broken out toward the $94K mark, which paints the bigger picture as bullish. Moreover, Bitcoin price has flipped above key moving averages, including the 50-day and 200-day, into immediate support. If the upward movement continues and the support levels stay intact, Bitcoin price could reclaim the $100K mark soon. 

Image 1- Bitcoin price chart, provided by Emmaculate, published on TradingView, April 23, 2025

Moreover, the technical indicators, including the Relative Strength Index (RSI), indicate intense buying appetite, as it sits around the 67 level. Meanwhile, there is still more room for the upside before the king coin is considered overbought. 

On the flip side, if early profiteering commences in the BTC market, the altcoin price could slightly retrace. In such a case, the $88,540 support area will act as a safety net, cushioning against downward movement. A deeper correction will cause the BTC price to drop toward $87,282, 84,759, and 84,342, invalidating the bullish outlook.

According to Coinglass derivatives data, open interest surged more than 13% to $67.90 billion in the last 24 hours, affirming the risk-on sentiment. Short positions liquidations reached $286.13 million in the same period, compared to $16.21 million in long positions. The volume has notably spiked 29% to $156.54 billion, indicating heightened market activity.  A 1.0214 long-to-short ratio suggests that more traders are betting on Bitcoin price trending higher, potentially to $100K.

Image 2- BTC Derivatives Data Analysis, provided by Emmaculate, published on Coinglass, April 23, 2025.

The current situation indicates that Bitcoin should maintain its positive trajectory in the long run. Bitcoin is gaining more appeal as an inflation hedge as central banks use flexible monetary approaches to expand their money supplies. Bitcoin will expand quickly within the next days, achieving the $100,000 target.