Crypto Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Recession Fears
The crypto market has seen a slight recovery this week, with the total market cap nearing $3 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) has held steady above $86,000, while meme coins like Pepe (PEPE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Floki (FLOKI) soared by double digits this week.Mark Zandi, one of the top economists in the U.S. and Chief Economist at Moody’s, has warned that the country may be heading toward a recession. In a post on X, Zandi said that his top recession indicator was “flashing luminous yellow,” signaling a potential downturn in 2025. He pointed to a sharp drop in consumer confidence—down 17 points over the past three months.His number one recession indicator happens when confidence drops 20 points over three months. He argues that consumers stop spending when this happens, leading to a recession. A technical recession happens when the US economy contracts for two consecutive quarters. FYI,consumer confidence as measured by the Conference Board is down 17 points over the past 3 months. Remember my #1 recession watch indicator is that if confidence falls by 20 points over 3 months, consumers stop spending and recession ensues about 6 months later. This…— Mark Zandi (@Markzandi) March 25, 2025 Bitcoin and altcoins would do well in a recession A recession is a bad period for any economy as the unemployment rate rises and businesses close. However, history shows that risky assets do well during a major downturn. For example, US stocks embarked on a decade-long bull run after the Global Financial Crisis in 2008. Most recently, after initially falling, stocks and cryptocurrencies embarked on a strong bull run. Bitcoin surged from $4,000 in March 2020 to $69,000 in november 2021. Similarly, Ethereum jumped from a low of $80 to $4,940 in the same period. This rebound was driven by the Federal Reserve, which has a long history of intervening during downturns through rate cuts and quantitative easing. Risk assets tend to perform well when the Fed lowers interest rates, as cheaper capital encourages risk-on sentiment across markets. If a recession occurs, as Zandi warns, Bitcoin and other altcoins may benefit from such a macro backdrop. At the same time, Bitcoin and other altcoins may do well if the US avoids a recession. that’s as this recession would be self-inflicted by Donald trump’s tariffs. As such, his ending or scaling down his tariffs would also push investors back to risky assets.
Mark Zandi, a leading U.S. economist and Chief Economist at Moody’s, has raised concerns about a potential recession. on X, Zandi noted that his primary recession indicator is “flashing bright yellow,” suggesting a possible economic downturn in 2025.He highlighted a significant drop in consumer confidence, down 17 points in the last three months.If confidence falls by 20 points over three months, it typically signals a recession within six months.
Historically, risky assets like cryptocurrencies have performed well during economic downturns. After the 2008 financial crisis, U.S. stocks enjoyed a decade-long bull run. Similarly, Bitcoin and altcoins could benefit if the Federal Reserve intervenes with rate cuts and quantitative easing. Even if a recession is averted, Bitcoin and altcoins may still thrive if Trump’s tariffs are reduced, boosting investor interest in riskier assets.
