US Stock Market Crash Wipes $3.25 Trillion—More Than Entire Crypto Market Value

On April 4, the United States stock market suffered a historic plunge, erasing a staggering $3.25 trillion in value in just one trading session. That’s over $570 billion more than the total value of the entire cryptocurrency market, which stands at approximately $2.68 trillion. The market-wide selloff comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement on April 2.

The new policy introduces a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and steep “reciprocal” tariffs targeting U.S. trade partners. The announcement has spooked investors, sending recession fears soaring and driving a broad market downturn, led by some of the biggest names in tech.

Nasdaq Enters Bear Market as Magnificent-7 Plummet

According to data from Cointelegraph, some of the biggest tech stocks, known as the “Magnificent 7,” saw big losses. Tesla has gone down by 10%, Nvidia fell by more than 7%, and Apple also went down by around 7%. The Nasdaq 100, which includes many major tech companies, dropped 6% in just one day. This big drop showed a bullish behavior, which means it has fallen 20% or more from its recent highest point. Experts have been comparing this sudden crash to the panic we saw during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

Bitcoin Defies Market Meltdown

While traditional markets cratered, Bitcoin (BTC) held up with surprising resilience. Trading around $83,749 at the time of publication, BTC is down just 0.16% over the past week—an insignificant dip compared to the wipeout in equities. Crypto trader Plan Markus pointed out something interesting: while the entire stock market is dropping, Bitcoin is staying strong. Even people who usually criticize crypto are starting to notice.

A stock market expert known as Dividend Hero said he used to dislike Bitcoin, but now he finds it surprising that Bitcoin isn’t falling like the rest of the market. Another expert, Urkel, said it looks like Bitcoin doesn’t care at all about trade wars or the stock market going down. This shows how Bitcoin might be starting to act differently from traditional investments.

Conclusion: Stocks in Turmoil, Bitcoin Stays Strong

April 4 has marked one of the worst days for U.S. equities in recent history, as Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy had quickly destabilized financial markets. While stock prices were dropping fast, Bitcoin stayed strong. This showed that more people are starting to trust digital assets like Bitcoin as a safer option when the economy feels shaky. It’s becoming a popular way to protect money during uncertain times. As recession fears grow and global trade tensions increase, investors have been keeping an eye out to see if Bitcoin could continue to act as a shock absorber in a volatile macro environment.