Tariffs Trigger Turmoil: Is the Bull Run in Danger?

October 11, 2025 - 4 min. read

By Sjuul Föllings

Market outlook 11 October

Welcome to another crypto market outlook for the 11th of October!

After being optimistic for a couple of weeks, the crypto market is taking a hard hit once again after Trump announced a 100% tariff on China yesterday. The big question is: is the bull run over? Let’s find out together.

‍Today, we will cover the following topics:

– Market Heatmap and Fear and Greed Index
– US500 and DXY
– USDT.D, Bitcoin and Ethereum Analysis
– Quotes / Advices
– Closing Remarks

Market Heatmap and Fear and Greed Index

The 7-day crypto heatmap looks alarming, showing a sea of red with BTC down over 7% and ETH down more than 11%.

7 days crypto heatmap showing overall bearish sentiment.
Crypto 7-Days Heatmap

The Fear and Greed Index has shifted from Greed to Fear overnight, as investors and traders turned pessimistic after previously anticipating a positive October.

fear and greed index shifting from greed to fear.
Fear and Greed Index

US500 and DXY analysis

US500 weekly chart experiencing the first bearish week in months.
US500 Chart – Weekly Timeframe

The US500 is having its first negative week in months, clearly showing how pessimistic the market is at the moment.

US500 4h chart overall bullish as long as the $6,500 structure holds.
US500 Chart – 4H Timeframe

After breaking below the $6,690 major low marked in red, the US500 melted like ice on fire.

However, in the long term, the bullish trend will remain intact as long as the $6,500 structure marked in blue holds as support.

DXY weekly chart rejecting the $99 - $100 resistance.
DXY Chart – Weekly Timeframe

DXY is still struggling around the $99–$100 resistance zone.

If the $100 level is broken to the upside, we can expect a stronger DXY, which would likely have a negative impact on both the stock and crypto markets.

DXY 4h chart overall bullish trading within a rising channel.
DXY Chart – 4H Timeframe

As expected in our previous DXY analysis, it rejected the $97.45 structure marked in orange and moved higher in a parabolic manner.

This week, DXY has entered a correction phase, and as it retests the lower bound of the rising red channel, we anticipate a stronger USD.

USDT.D, Bitcoin, and Ethereum analysis

USDT.D daily chart rejecting the 5% resistance.
USDT.D Chart – Daily Timeframe

As per our latest USDT.D update, it rejected the structure marked in blue and surged sharply.

As long as the 5% level holds as resistance, the crypto market still has room to pump again.

USDT.D 4h chart hovering within a big range.
USDT.D Chart – 4H Timeframe

After breaking above the 4.31% structure marked in red, the bulls regained full control of USDT.D.

For the bears to take over again, a break below the structure marked in orange at 4.71% is required.

BTC daily chart rejecting a strong structure at $107,500.
BTC Chart – Daily Timeframe

As per our latest BTC analysis, it dipped sharply after rejecting the $125,000 round number.

As long as the $107,500 structure holds as support, the overall bullish trend remains intact.

BTC 1h chart showing the last high at $113,600 that we need a break above for the bulls to take over.
BTC Chart – 1H Timeframe

For the bulls to regain short-term control, a break above the last minor high marked in orange at $113,600 is needed.

In the meantime, BTC could still dip lower in the coming week.

ETH daily chart rejecting the lower bound of its falling channel.
ETH Chart – Daily Timeframe

As per our latest ETH update, it rejected the upper boundary of its range at $4,800 and has been dipping aggressively since then.

This week, it is retesting the lower boundary of its falling channel, which aligns perfectly with the $3,500 support level.

ETH 1h chart showing the last high at $3,875 that we need a break above for the bulls to take over.
ETH Chart – 1H Timeframe

For the bulls to take over again and initiate a bullish correction phase toward the upper boundary of the falling daily channel, a break above the last minor high marked in orange at $3,875 is required.

Quotes / Advices

An investor without investment objectives is like a traveler without a destination.
~ Ralph Seger

Closing Remarks

In summary, the crypto market has faced a sharp correction following Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on China, triggering widespread fear across all asset classes. The 7-day heatmap shows a sea of red, with BTC and ETH both posting double-digit declines.

US500 has recorded its first negative week in months, indicating broader market pessimism, the long-term bullish structure remains valid above the $6,500 support.

USDT.D dominance is climbing, suggesting risk-off sentiment, though resistance near 5% could allow another market rebound.

BTC remains in an uptrend above $107,500 support but risks short-term dips unless $113,600 is reclaimed. ETH is testing critical support at $3,500 within its falling channel, and a break above $3,875 would signal recovery potential.

Sjuul Föllings

Sjuul achieved financial independence through years of immersion in cryptocurrency. Starting in 2016, he faced..

Sjuul Föllings