Bitcoin rebounds after Trump’s tariff exemption – Is a new crypto rally brewing?

• Bitcoin surged 6% to $92,535 after President Trump announced a one-month delay on auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico. 
• For traders, these shifts emphasize the importance of staying attuned to economic developments.

Bitcoin’s [BTC] price has been reacting strongly to external factors, such as President Trump’s policy shifts.

After a steep dip to around $78K, Bitcoin rebounded sharply, crossing the $90,000 mark after Trump announced the delay on auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico.

This triggered renewed optimism in the markets, especially among crypto traders. But does this momentum suggest a clear path toward a six-figure target?

Economic overview: A Bitcoin relief rally

On the 5th of March, President Trump announced a one-month delay on auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico, leading to a 6% surge in BTC’s price, bringing it to around $92,535.

This rebound followed a sharp 15% decline the previous week, triggered by tariffs on major U.S. trade partners, including China.

The $80K support zone, tested during the previous dump, proved crucial, while the $95K-$100K resistance range looms overhead.

The dip in Open Interest (OI), dropping to a 5-month low of $47.27 billion after staying above $50 billion post-election, signals significant de-risking. 

If OI continues to fall, sell-side liquidity from derivatives could intensify, triggering larger price movements.

Source: Coinglass

Historically, aggressive position closures like this often precede market corrections, as seen during Bitcoin’s 15% drop to $84K last week, which was accompanied by over $8 billion in closed positions.

However, with bullish sentiment rebuilding after Trump’s tariff delay and the “highly anticipated” crypto summit, could this relief rally gain enough momentum to trigger a full breakout?

The market is at a crossroads

Although both the crypto and stock markets cheered Trump’s tariff delay announcement – sending auto shares like Ford up over 5% – the market remains at a crossroads. 

While the short-term relief has fueled optimism, Trump’s threats of “reciprocal” tariffs on global trade partners keep the broader risk of a trade war in play.

From a technical perspective, Bitcoin is reacting strongly to these macroeconomic shifts, with $85K – $90K acting as a key support level. 

Source: TradingView (BTC/USDT)

If the bullish sentiment around Trump’s “Let’s Make America Affordable Again” promise continues to build, Bitcoin could target the $95K-$100K resistance zone. 

Additionally, the recent positive ETF inflow of $22 million, after a week of heavy outflows, suggests institutional interest is picking up again.

However, traders should stay on alert. While a retest of key resistance zones is increasingly likely in the short term, a breakout into six-figure territory remains uncertain.

The broader economic landscape, including trade tensions, could challenge Bitcoin’s ability to push through these critical levels.