Crypto Market Struggled Throughout Q1 as Tariffs and Fear Persisted, But Bitcoin Held Steady

Rattled by President Donald Trump’s trade tensions and dampened sentiment, the crypto market struggled through Q1 2025 — yet Bitcoin managed to hold its ground. CoinMarketCap’s Q1 2025 report identified a sharp decline in trading activity, with volume down 40.65% compared to previous quarters. The overall crypto market capitalization also fell by 17% in Q1, dropping to $2.71 trillion. The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector also recorded an 18% decrease in total value locked (TVL) in Q1, dropping to $99 billion from $120 billion, according to DeFiLlama. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Source: The Defiant