Bitcoin and ethereum price today, Thursday, April 2, 2026: Prices lose ground after Trump promises quick, fierce end to war

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices declined on April 2, 2026, following former President Trump's commitment to a swift and aggressive resolution to ongoing conflicts. This statement appears to have influenced market sentiment, shifting risk appetite away from cryptocurrencies as investors reassess geopolitical risks and potential economic stability. The decline in digital assets like BTC and ETH is particularly pronounced as traders often react to perceived reductions in uncertainty by reallocating capital towards traditional markets. Market participants will be closely watching upcoming economic data releases, including employment figures, which could further impact risk sentiment and asset flows in the wake of geopolitical developments.

Bitcoin (BTC) price action is driven by spot ETF flows (IBIT, FBTC, GBTC, ARKB), SEC enforcement actions, institutional adoption announcements, large wallet moves, and miner behaviour. BTC-specific catalysts include halving events every ~4 years.

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