U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday following the worst trading day of 2025 on Monday. Futures of all benchmark indices fell in premarket trading except Nasdaq 100.



Investor anxiety over tariffs loomed as the March 4 deadline for tariff imposition on Mexico and Canada neared. President Donald Trump indicated on Monday that there was &#8220;no room left&#8221; for tariff negotiations with Canada and Mexico. He will be addressing the Congress today, which is expected to give further clarity on tariffs and other policies.



Meanwhile, the Treasury yields slipped further on Tuesday. The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.16%, while the two-year yield was at 3.93%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 91% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting. 



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>0.03%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>-0.06%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>-0.07%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-0.33%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Tuesday. SPY was up 0.046% to $584.04, and QQQ advanced 0.23% to $498.20, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.



Cues From The Last Session



Real estate, consumer staples, health care and utilities were the only sectors that advanced on Monday. The market witnessed the second worst trading day of March ever as information technology, energy, consumer discretionary, and materials led the decline.



On the economic front, February&#8217;s S&amp;P final U.S. manufacturing PMI came in at 52.7 as compared to the preliminary reading of 51.6. This was at a 32-month high signaling an improvement in the health of the manufacturing sector.



The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in February 2025, indicating a second consecutive month of slight expansion for U.S. manufacturing. In January, private residential construction spending decreased by 0.4%, with notable reductions in both multifamily construction and home improvement expenditures.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>-2.64%</td><td>18,350.19</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>-1.76%</td><td>5,849.72</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>-1.48%</td><td>43,191.24 </td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-2.81%</td><td>2,102.24</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts



Bearish investor sentiment surged to a near-historic 60.6% in late February, the highest in 30 months, signaling a potential contrarian buying opportunity.



Ryan Detrick of Carson Research noted that historically, stocks average a 28% gain a year after such high bearish readings, although exceptions like 2008 exist. He observed that even at a 55% bearish threshold, returns are generally strong.



Detrick suggests that barring a financial crisis, which he deems unlikely, "investors willing to stay strong and not panic sell" could see significant gains, with the S&amp;P 500 averaging nearly 13% higher in six months and 18% in a year following similar sentiment spikes.



Talking about the effects of Trump's policies on the market, the chairman and CIO of Navellier &amp; Associates, Louis Navellier said, "The volatility is certainly being fed by Trump 2.0 moves, with tariffs scheduled to be launched soon,"



Economist Jeremy Siegel, on the other hand, stated that investors are taking profits on high-flying tech and reconsidering value stocks. However, he added that slowing economic growth could hamper the value stocks as well. "In a weakening economy, all stocks face challenges, though dividend-paying and more defensive equities may benefit from lower interest rates," he added.



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Upcoming Economic Data



Here&#8217;s what investors will keep on Tuesday:



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<li>New York Fed President John Williams will speak at 2:20 p.m. ET, whereas, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at an undetermined time.</li>
</ul>



Stocks In Focus:



<ul>
<li>Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) was up 0.34% in the premarket on Tuesday ahead of its earnings, which will be released after the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of 86 cents per share on revenue of $1,034.3 million.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) advanced 0.39% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $2.25 per share on revenue of $30.85 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>



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<li>Green Dot Corporation. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDOT#NYSE">GDOT</a>) jumped 15.50% as it surpassed fourth-quarter earnings and revenue expectations and appointed Kim Olson as the new CFO.</li>
</ul>



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<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) climbed 6.14% as private equity firm Sycamore Partners could take the company private by Thursday this week, reported WSJ.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Sacks Parente Golf Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGC#NASDAQ">SPGC</a>) slumped 37.16% after it announced a 1-for-30 reverse stock split.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Tenaya Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNYA#NASDAQ">TNYA</a>) dropped 25.02% as the company announced plans for a public offering of units, including common stock and two warrant series, plus pre-funded units with immediately exercisable warrants.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHR#NYSE">SPHR</a>) was 0.16% lower as it missed the earnings estimates.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Biodesix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDSX#NASDAQ">BDSX</a>) surged 18.65% after reporting a total revenue reaching $71.3 million, up 45% year-on-year.</li>
</ul>



Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 1.11% to hover around $67.61 per barrel.



The gold spot index was up by 0.90% to $2,919.13 per ounce. Its last record high was at $2,956.37 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.46% at the 106.254 level.



Asian markets were lower on Tuesday as India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China's CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined. European markets were also lower in trade.



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US Futures Tumble As Traders Await Trump's Congress Address: 'Volatility Is Certainly Being Fed By Trump 2.0 Moves,' Says Expert

Shares of Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) are trading lower in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket on Tuesday</a> after the fourth-quarter FY24 earnings.



The company reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44103957/target-corporation-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter sales decline </a>of 3.1% year-on-year to $30.91 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $30.84 billion.



Comparable sales increased 1.5% in the fourth quarter, reflecting strong traffic and digital performance. Digital comparable sales grew 8.7%.



Adjusted EPS of $2.41 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus</a> estimate of $2.26.



Gross margin for the quarter contracted by 40 basis points to 26.2%, reflecting higher digital fulfillment and supply chain costs and higher promotional and clearance markdown rates.



Operating&nbsp;income margin rate of 4.7% was 110 basis points lower than last year, and the&nbsp;operating income for the quarter plunged 21.3% to $1.47 billion.



The&nbsp;company held $4.7 billion in cash and equivalents&nbsp;as of February 1.&nbsp;Operating cash flow for twelve months totaled $7.4 billion.



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Inventory as of February was $12.74 billion, compared to $11.8 billion last year. The company paid dividends of $513 million in the fourth quarter, compared with $508 million last year.



As of the end of the fourth quarter, TGT had approximately&nbsp;$8.7 billion&nbsp;of remaining capacity under the repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in&nbsp;August 2021.



&#8220;Our team grew traffic and delivered better-than-expected sales and profitability in our biggest quarter of the year,&#8221;&nbsp;said chair and chief executive officer Brian Cornell.



&#8220;Results were led by strong performance in Beauty, Apparel, Entertainment, Sporting Goods and Toys. As we look ahead, our continued investments in digital capabilities, stores and supply chain—combined with a focus on newness, value, speed and reliability—will further differentiate our one-of-a-kind physical and digital shopping experience.&#8221;



Outlook: Target expects FY25 adjusted EPS of $8.80 – $9.80 versus an estimate of $9.31. It sees comparable sales to be flat. The company sees FY25 sales growth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">to be around 1%.</a>



Due to continued consumer uncertainty, a slight drop in February net sales, tariff instability, and the anticipated timing of certain expenses throughout the fiscal year, the company expects to face significant year-over-year profit challenges in the first quarter compared to the rest of the year.



&#8220;During February, we saw record performance around Valentines Day. However, our topline performance for the month was soft, as uncharacteristically cold weather across the U.S. affected apparel sales, and declining consumer confidence impacted our discretionary assortment overall,&#8221; said&nbsp;Jim Lee, chief financial officer.



Price Action: TGT shares traded lower by 1.88% at $118.49 in premarket at last check Tuesday.



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Target CEO Cautions Tariffs Will Pressure FY25 Profit, Consumer Uncertainty To Hit Feb Sales

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and prominent crypto investor, on Tuesday reaffirmed his bullish outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), stating that the cryptocurrency's lowest point for 2025 is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/44063764/cryptos-trump-era-honeymoon-fades-as-regulatory-reality-sets-in">unlikely to dip below $70,000</a>.



He also reiterated his long-term target of $1 million per Bitcoin, a forecast he insists remains intact despite recent market turbulence.



What Happened: In a blog <a href="https://cryptohayes.substack.com/p/kiss-of-death">post</a> on Monday, Hayes stated, "The bottom at worst will be the previous cycle's all-time high of $70,000."



Despite acknowledging potential short-term dips, he maintained that Bitcoin is in the midst of a broader bull cycle, driven by a confluence of economic factors, including government debt financing and global liquidity issues. 



"Bitcoin will bottom first and then start rising as the fiat financial system, led by U.S. stocks, plays catch-up," Hayes explained.



Hayes&#8217; analysis reflects his confidence in Bitcoin's resilience, even in the face of broader economic challenges. 



He noted that while Bitcoin's price could temporarily fall to $70,000 amid broader financial market corrections, it will eventually recover. 



&#8220;Bitcoin is screaming that a liquidity crisis is nigh, even though the U.S. stock market indices are still near their all-time highs,&#8221; Hayes added, signaling his belief that Bitcoin is a leading indicator for global financial conditions.



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What&#8217;s Next: Despite the market fluctuations, Hayes remains firm in his long-term outlook for Bitcoin.



He suggested that the ongoing liquidity expansion, particularly with US Treasury and Federal Reserve policies, would propel Bitcoin to new heights. 



&#8220;Given the Bitcoin market cap is much larger now than it was during the 2020 liquidity-driven bull run, we're conservatively looking at a 10x rise for $3.24 trillion of money printing in the US alone,&#8221; he stated. 



His vision hinges on the actions of the U.S. government and Federal Reserve, both of which, he believes, will continue to inject liquidity into the market, benefiting Bitcoin's value over time.



Hayes also touched on the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's policies on Bitcoin's growth. 



He forecasted that if Trump continues his debt-financed economic strategy and pushes for policies that maintain liquidity in the global system, Bitcoin's long-term value will be supported. 



"If my predictions are generally correct, Bitcoin will rise as global markets, led by the US, begin to reflate," Hayes explained.



While acknowledging the short-term challenges, Hayes emphasized the broader macroeconomic factors that continue to support his optimistic forecast for Bitcoin's future. 



As global financial systems face liquidity issues and inflationary pressures, Bitcoin's role as a hedge against fiat currency debasement is set to strengthen.



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Bitcoin Bottom Will Be $70,000 'At Worst,' Arthur Hayes Says

On Tuesday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44084767/taiwan-semiconductor-weighs-100-billion-us-investment-as-chip-war-heats-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">contract chipmaker</a> Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) announced plans to invest an additional $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.



Building on the company&#8217;s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations in Phoenix, Arizona, Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s total investment in the U.S. will likely reach $165 billion. The expansion includes plans for three new fabrication plants, two advanced packaging facilities, and a significant R&amp;D team center.



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The contract chipmaker expects to create hundreds of billions of dollars in semiconductor value for AI and other cutting-edge applications. The expanded investment will likely support 40,000 construction jobs over the next four years and create tens of thousands of high-paying, high-tech jobs in advanced chip manufacturing and R&amp;D.



It will likely drive over $200 billion of indirect economic output in Arizona and across the U.S. in the next decade, the company said.



Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s Arizona fab currently employs more than 3,000 people on 1,100 acres of land in Arizona. The site has been in volume production since late 2024.



U.S. President Donald Trump has been a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/44013241/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-government-scrutiny-on-overseas-ventures-amid-intel-stake-rumors" rel="noreferrer noopener">critic of Taiwan</a> since his presidential campaign days for accusing them of allegedly stealing American semiconductor business. He promised action against the country and threatened retaliatory tariffs because of Taiwan&#8217;s large trade surplus with the U.S.



IDC expects the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42480928/taiwan-semi-set-to-command-67-foundry-market-share-idc" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwanese contract chipmaker</a> to command a 67% share of the global foundry market in 2025, up 300 bps year over year.



Separate reports indicated the U.S. government canvassing Taiwan Semiconductor to help bail out Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) out of its woes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/44013241/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-government-scrutiny-on-overseas-ventures-amid-intel-stake-rumors" rel="noreferrer noopener">via strategic acquisition</a>.



Meanwhile, Big Tech giants remain&nbsp;aggressively invested in&nbsp;their AI ambitions.&nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), a key Taiwan Semiconductor client, committed over $500 billion to AI and advanced manufacturing.



Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock traded higher by 1.48% to $175.53 premarket at the last check on Tuesday.



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Taiwan Semiconductor Doubles Down On US Chipmaking, Plans $165 Billion Investment

Malaysian Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said Tuesday the country will take &#8220;necessary action&#8221; against Malaysian companies if they&#8217;re implicated in a fraud case involving Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips allegedly routed from Singapore.



What Happened: &#8220;Right now, there&#8217;s no such cases in Malaysia to date, and we are investigating,&#8221; Zafrul <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/04/malaysia-says-itll-take-action-if-firms-involved-in-nvidia-fraud-case.html">told</a> CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Squawk Box Asia,&#8221; adding that Malaysia has no information suggesting data center companies there are misusing chips.



The statement follows Singapore Law Minister K Shanmugam&#8216;s Monday comments that servers in a fraud case may have contained Nvidia AI chips sent to Malaysia.



&#8220;The question is whether Malaysia was a final destination or from Malaysia, it went to somewhere else,&#8221; Shanmugam said.



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Why It Matters: On Thursday, Singapore charged three men with fraud in cases linked to the alleged movement of Nvidia chips. According to Shanmugam, the chips were embedded in servers supplied by Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) and Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) to Singapore-based companies <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/44033587/nvidia-chips-smuggled-to-china-3-men-charged-in-singapore-amid-us-export-crackdown">before transfer to Malaysia</a>.



When asked if Malaysia knew where the servers were now, Zafrul replied, &#8220;we don&#8217;t know,&#8221; adding authorities are checking if they went to the right parties.



The investigation emerges amid broader concerns about restricted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44089103/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-shares-monday">U.S. technology reaching China</a>. Reuters reported in January that the U.S. Commerce Department is investigating whether Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has been using U.S. chips prohibited from export to China, noting &#8220;organized AI chip smuggling to China has been tracked out of countries including Malaysia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.&#8221;



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Nvidia Chip Fraud Probe: Malaysia Vows 'Necessary Action' But Admits 'We Don't Know' Where Servers Went

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods. This decision comes as a direct response to the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian goods.



What Happened: Trudeau has stated that these tariffs will stay in effect until the U.S. reverses its trade measures, <a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2025/03/04/we-will-be-ready-canada-to-retaliate-with-25-tariffs-on-us-goods-if-trump-follows-through/">reported</a> BNN Bloomberg. The Canadian tariff plan, announced last month, includes two phases targeting a total of $30 billion in U.S. goods initially. An additional round of tariffs on a wider range of American products, worth $125 billion, is scheduled to take effect in 21 days.



Trump&#8217;s initial threat of punitive&nbsp;tariffs on Canadian goods in&nbsp;late November was intended to reduce the influx of illegal migrants and drugs across the border. Despite Canada&#8217;s attempts to delay these tariffs, including a $1.3-billion border plan and the appointment of a &#8220;fentanyl czar&#8221;, Trump confirmed on Monday that Canada will not receive any further reprieves.



According to Reuters, the initial round of retaliation covers over 1200 products, including motorcycles, apparel, wine, coffee, footwear, peanut butter, cosmetics, beer, appliances, spirits, orange juice, and pulp and paper.



Meanwhile, the second tranche could include a diverse selection of U.S. imports including fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, and dairy products, steel and aluminum goods, passenger vehicles and trucks, electric vehicles, and aerospace components.



That being said, Canadian Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is still hopeful of a partnership with the U.S. over critical minerals. Wilkinson stated that his argument to U.S. officials has been that it is much more beneficial to discuss how the U.S. and Canada can support one another.



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Why It Matters: The escalating trade war between the U.S. and Canada is a direct result of Trump&#8217;s decision to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44092335/trumps-tariffs-threaten-canada-mexico-china-and-american-wallets"> impose 25% </a>tariffs on Canadian imports, as well as 10% duties on energy products from Canada. This move has not only strained relations between the two North American neighbors but also threatens to destabilize the economy.



Ontario Premier&nbsp;Doug Ford&nbsp;has also expressed his readiness to &#8220;respond strongly&#8221; to Trump&#8217;s tariffs,&nbsp;threatening to cut off exports&nbsp;of Ontario nickel, remove American alcohol from liquor store shelves, and cancel provincial government contracts with U.S. companies.



Industry experts and U.S. automakers have opposed Trump&#8217;s tariff plans on multiple occasions. At an investor conference in February, Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) CEO Jim Farley stated &#8220;Long term, a 25% tariff across the Mexico and Canadian border will blow a hole in the U.S. industry that we have never seen.&#8221; Similarly, Bernstein Research has determined that Detroit automakers will be especially vulnerable in comparison to their international rivals. According to another research by the Anderson Economic Group, tariffs may increase manufacturing costs per car by $4,000 to over $10,000, based on the vehicle model.



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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Retaliates With 25% Tariffs On US Goods Amid Escalating Trade War

The Sunday rally was short-lived as President Donald Trump's tariff confirmation sent top cryptocurrencies down on Monday.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 7:30 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>-8.09%</td><td>$86,051.25</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>-13.48%</td><td>$2,147.29</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>-15.69%</td><td>$0.1991</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



What Happened: Bitcoin dumped to an intraday low of $85,081, a day after the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44068814/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-rally-on-trumps-strategic-crypto-reserve-announcement-cardano-xrp-solana-skyrocket-analyst-says-btcs-new-ath-possible-later-in-the-month">announcement of a U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve</a> powered it above $95,000.



Ethereum tanked over 13% to an intraday low of $2,097.08, erasing the Sunday upsides, while Dogecoin also took a U-turn, plunging over 15%.&nbsp;



The pullback liquidated $804 million from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with $86 million in long positions wiped out.



However, over $1 billion in short positions risked liquidation if Bitcoin rebounded to around $92,300.



Bitcoin's Open Interest plummeted 9.88% in the last 24 hours. Interestingly, Binance futures traders were buying the dip, with long positions surging to 69% of the total bets.



The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell back into the "Extreme Fear" region, fuelling concerns of further sell-offs.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 7:30 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>UNUS SED LEO (LEO)</td><td>+1.27%</td><td>$9.94</td></tr><tr><td>Tether Gold (XAUt)</td><td>+0.99%</td><td>$2,886.73</td></tr><tr><td>Pax Gold (PAXG)</td><td>+0.75%</td><td>$2,888.86</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The global cryptocurrency market capitalization tanked 9.27% to $2.84 trillion in the last 24 hours.



Stocks tumbled on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 649.67 points, or 1.48%, to close at 43,191.24. The S&amp;P 500 sank 1.76% to end at 5,849.72, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite lost 2.64% to close the session at 18,350.19.



The sell-offs were triggered after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44098232/markets-tank-after-trump-confirms-more-tariffs-heres-what-wall-street-is-saying">Trump reiterated the imposition of tariffs</a> on key trade partners Canada, Mexico, and China.



Investors will focus on the February jobs data, which is due out on Friday, to assess the strength of the U.S. economy.



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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant noted that Bitcoin's short-term holders were experiencing modest losses, which could spur accumulation as prices decline.



"For Bitcoin to retest its ATH, a substantial bullish impulse is required, marked by a breakthrough of the STH Cost Basis level ($90,000–91,000) and the ability to maintain prices above this threshold to restore short-term investor confidence," the firm projected.



The cost basis for short-term holders is the original buying price of an investment held for less than a year.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Market Analysis "For Bitcoin to retest its ATH, a substantial bullish impulse is required, marked by a breakthrough of the STH Cost Basis level (90–91K USD) and the ability to maintain prices above this threshold to restore ST investor confidence." – <a href="https://twitter.com/AxelAdlerJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AxelAdlerJr</a> <a href="https://t.co/AvqivYZqS5">pic.twitter.com/AvqivYZqS5</a>&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1896663624472744072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez called $97,000 the "most critical resistance barrier" for Bitcoin, where roughly 2.27 million investors acquired over 1.64 million BTCs.&nbsp;



"Breaking through this supply wall could open the door for new all-time highs," Martinez predicted.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The most critical resistance barrier for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> is $97,000, where 2.27 million investors acquired over 1.64 million <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>. Breaking through this supply wall could open the door for new all-time highs! <a href="https://t.co/onQeQw2WGj">pic.twitter.com/onQeQw2WGj</a>&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1896653806957682853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Nosedive As Trump's Tariff Moves Wipe Out Crypto Reserve-Fueled Gains: Analyst Says Breaking Through This Barrier Will Help BTC Touch New Highs

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Chair Robyn Denholm has sold approximately $33.7 million worth of the electric vehicle maker&#8217;s stock, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. This sale is part of a previously adopted trading plan.



What Happened: Denholm has been steadily offloading Tesla shares over recent months. In early February, she sold 112,390 shares worth about $43.2 million, alongside CFO Vaibhav Taneja and board member Kimbal Musk, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43557967/elon-musks-brother-kimbal-musk-and-other-tesla-execs-sell-over-73-million-in-stock">who also offloaded significant holdings</a>. 



This trend among Tesla insiders comes as the company navigates macroeconomic uncertainties and intensifying competition in the EV market.



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Why It Matters: Tesla shares declined 2.84% on Monday, weighed down by broader market concerns following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods have sparked fears of rising costs and inflationary pressure. 



Meanwhile, Tesla&#8217;s leading competitor, BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>), reported robust sales growth in February, more than doubling its new energy passenger vehicle deliveries to 318,233 units. The Chinese EV maker, which briefly overtook Tesla as the world's top battery electric vehicle (BEV) seller in late 2023, remains a formidable challenger, particularly with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44072164/tesla-rival-byd-more-than-doubles-passenger-vehicle-sales-in-february-thriples-production">dominance in plug-in hybrids</a>.



Price Action: Tesla's stock declined 2.84% on Monday, closing at $284.65, with an additional 0.79% drop in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 



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On Monday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook sparked speculation with a cryptic teaser hinting at a new &#8220;Air&#8221; product launch this week, leaving fans wondering whether it's the highly anticipated MacBook Air or something entirely unexpected.



What Happened: Cook posted a short video on X, formerly Twitter, with the text, &#8220;There's something in the air,&#8221; accompanied by the caption, &#8220;This week.&#8221;



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While he didn't specify which device Apple is set to unveil, speculation points toward new MacBook Air models <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43906680/apples-m4-macbook-air-set-for-march-debut-says-top-analyst-new-13-inch-and-15-inch-models-reportedly-incoming">powered by the upgraded M4 chip</a>.



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Previously, Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman reported that Apple is preparing to introduce 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models sometime this month. Apple also launched its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37457340/apple-unveils-new-macbook-air-with-m3-chip-and-dual-display-support">M3 MacBook Air</a> around this time last year.



However, Apple has other &#8220;Air&#8221;-branded products in the pipeline. Reports suggest a new iPad Air could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43428732/apples-spring-2025-lineup-iphone-se-4-m4-macbook-air-and-more-expected-soon">also be on the horizon</a>. There have even been rumors of a potential iPhone &#8220;Air,&#8221; though that may <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43802471/apples-leaked-renders-show-iphone-17-air-and-pro-getting-unique-camera-islands-but-base-models-looks-may-disappoint-some">materialize in September</a>.



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Why It&#8217;s Important: Last month, Apple launched the iPhone 16e, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43820197/apple-unveils-iphone-16e-with-a18-chip-ai-features-599-price-tag">budget-friendly</a> model replacing the iPhone SE. It is priced at $599 and features the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence.



In its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">first-quarter earnings</a> report, Apple reported a revenue of $124.3 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Despite a slight dip in iPhone sales, the company&#8217;s installed base reached an all-time high.



Mac revenue reached $8.99 billion, up from $7.78 billion last year, while iPad revenue grew to $8.09 billion from $7.02 billion.



Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock closed at $238.03 on Monday, down 1.58%, but gained 0.97% in after-hours trading, bringing its year-to-date decline to 2.39%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.



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Stocks fell sharply Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 20% tariff on goods imported from China, beginning Tuesday. Here's a look at reactions from Wall Street<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/03/44096578/leon-cooperman-says-he-likes-cash-calls-trumps-deficit-cutting-contractionary"> insiders and experts:</a>



The Kobeissi Letter pointed to a dramatic drop in the Dow Jones index of more than 1100 points at one point, after opening Monday's session up 300 points.&nbsp;



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The account posted a chart on social media showing the magnitude of Trump's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44092335/trumps-tariffs-threaten-canada-mexico-china-and-american-wallets"> tariff increases</a>, which it said will bring the U.S. average effective tariff to as high as 20% or more.



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Economist Peter Schiff warned that the higher tariffs would do more harm to the United States than to the countries they are imposed upon.&nbsp;



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It&#39;s ridiculous for anyone to claim that foreign nations have more to lose from a trade war than the U.S. Tariffs are taxes on imports. The U.S. is more dependent on imports than any other nation. Therefore, the U.S. has more to lose from a trade war than any other nation!&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1896573597965341121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Others were more optimistic about the new trade policies, including Anthony Pompliano, who highlighted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) earlier announcement of a $100 billion investment in the United States.&nbsp;



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Chamath Palihapitiya, entrepreneur and CEO of Social Capital, said that a decline in asset prices, including stocks and homes, could actually benefit President Trump because many of his supporters are young and "asset-light."&nbsp;



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All 3 major indices ended Monday's session firmly red as traders digested President Trump&#8217;s tariff announcements. 



The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), tracking the S&amp;P 500, closed down 1.75% at $583.77 and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, ended the session 2.14% lower at $497.30.&nbsp;



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Restaurant company Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) could be negatively impacted by pending tariffs on Mexico, which could increase the cost of avocados and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43442219/why-beer-tequila-avocados-cars-iphone-prices-could-rise-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-to-hurt-several-sectors">other food items.</a>



While companies will be faced with tough challenges of how to offset the increased prices and lower profits, Chipotle's CEO Scott Boatwright is committed to not passing the costs onto the consumer.



What Happened: Tariffs of 25% on items imported into the United States from Mexico are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44010093/trumps-plan-for-canada-mexico-china-tariffs-to-start-march-4-could-shake-stock-market">expected to take effect </a>Tuesday and the restaurant industry is one of many that could face higher costs as a result.



Boatwright recently shared how the company was bracing for higher costs as a result of President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs.



"It is our intent as we sit here today to absorb those costs," Boatwright <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/chipotle-prices-trump-tariffs-ceo-company-will-absorb-higher-costs-rcna194214">said </a>on "NBC Nightly News" Sunday. He said the tariffs could be a "significant headwind" for the company and pricing changes could come in the long run.



Boatwright previously said Chipotle imports around 50% of its avocados from Mexico, with the remaining share coming from places like Colombia, Peru and the Dominican Republic.



"We are fortunate to have such an extraordinary economic model at Chipotle that we can withstand those types of inflationary pressures and not have to pass those costs off to the consumer."



The Chipotle CEO said the company's cost of goods could increase 0.6% on a rolling basis from the tariffs.



"We don't think it's fair to the consumer to pass those costs off to the consumer, because pricing becomes permanent,&#8221; Boatwright said. &#8220;And so again, back to the idea of delivering extraordinary value to the consumer. We're going to stay the course."



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Why It's Important: The decision not to pass costs onto consumers was likely a tough one and one that other companies will wrestle with.



Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act">previously shared</a> that Dollar Tree said tariffs could mean price hikes in stores or changes to the product assortment.



Dollar Tree Interim CEO Mike Creedon said the company would look to negotiate lower costs with suppliers, could change product specs and pack sizes and stop the sale of certain items altogether.



Chipotle said earlier this year that 2025 could prove to be a volatile year with slower sales growth than analysts expected.



As a public company, Chipotle faces the tough task of appealing to both investors and consumers. While the move to eat the costs at the restaurant level will be praised by consumers, investors may not share that sentiment. The question will be if they can gain additional customers who appreciate the move or take share from other restaurants that put surcharges on items.



Companies will likely be impacted by tariffs and with stocks selling off on Monday, investors may be expecting things to get worse before they get better.



Benzinga&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43827291/exclusive-will-trumps-tariffs-hurt-or-help-stock-market-59-say-this" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently asked</a>&nbsp;if the tariffs could impact stock market indexes like the S&amp;P 500, which is tracked by the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).



"How will Trump's tariffs affect the stock market?" Benzinga asked.



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The majority of respondents said Trump's tariffs will send the stock market lower. The remaining voters were split nearly even between the stock market going higher as the result of tariffs or the tariffs not having a real impact on stock market returns.



CMG Price Action: Chipotle stock was up 0.7% to $54.33 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $47.98 to $69.26. Chipotle stock is down 9.3% year-to-date in 2025 and trading flat over the last year.



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