DOGE, ADA Tank 7%—Traders Nervous Over Recession Signals

Crypto Market Slumps as Trump-Musk Feud and Recession Jitters Rattle Investors

Crypto markets took a hit Friday, led by sharp losses in Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA), as traders reacted to deepening political tensions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk alongside rising fears of a looming U.S. recession.

DOGE slid nearly 7%, while ADA dropped 6.5% in 24 hours.
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped to $101K before recovering above $102K in Asia’s early session.
Major altcoins like ETH, BNB, XRP, and SOL fell between 2–5%, extending a broader market retreat.

Musk’s Recession Warning Triggers Risk-Off Sentiment

In a widely circulated post, Musk warned that Trump’s planned tariffs would trigger a recession in the second half of 2025, stirring investor unease:

“The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year,” Musk posted on X.

The public spat between Musk and Trump has cast a shadow over fiscal reform efforts and added new volatility to an already jittery market.

Analysts: Political Drama, Not Fundamentals, Driving Dip

Jeff Mei, COO at BTSE, said the feud was dragging sentiment lower:

“Investors see it as a sign of political instability that could spill into economic policy.”

Still, others point to strong undercurrents.

“Despite the noise, institutions remain active,” said Nick Ruck of LVRG Research. “Circle’s blockbuster IPO shows there’s still faith in crypto infrastructure.”

Looking Ahead: Debt Ceiling, ‘Beautiful Act’ in Focus

Markets are now watching the U.S. debt ceiling talks and potential fallout from Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Act,” which could reshape fiscal spending and regulatory posture.

Until there’s clarity, traders are likely to stay defensive — bracing for more headlines than breakouts.