Bitcoin’s sharp drop below $75,000 early Monday, triggered by fear surrounding new U.S. tariffs and potential economic fallout, has traders asking: what news actually matters for the next big market move? One analyst offers a framework sorting potential catalysts by impact level.

The initial crash resulted directly from FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt – spreading as President Trump’s tariff policies began impacting global trade dynamics. Both crypto and mainstream stocks tumbled under fears of escalating trade tensions and potential recessionary pressures. Bitcoin currently trades near about $77,000k.

How Can Traders Gauge Upcoming News Impact?

An analyst’ viewpoint circulating on Telegram classifies potential news triggers into two distinct tiers, offering a way to gauge potential market reactions:

This framework aims to help investors anticipate the magnitude of market volatility different headlines might generate.

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What News Carries the Highest Volatility Risk?

According to this framework, the highest-impact news involves major geopolitical and monetary policy shifts:

News in these areas carries the weight to significantly alter market direction.

Which Headlines Might Have Less Market Sway?

Developments categorized as having potentially less impact on the overall market trajectory include:

While relevant to specific assets or sectors, these items are seen as less likely to cause broad, market-altering volatility compared to major U.S.-China or central bank news.

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Using the Framework: What’s the Takeaway?

This classification helps traders filter noise and focus on potentially high-impact events. Monitoring developments concerning U.S.-China relations and central bank signals (both U.S. and Chinese) is crucial for anticipating significant market swings in the current climate.