The storm of volatility is once again hitting Bitcoin and its fellow cryptos, with a notable decline of 8% in the TOTALCAP, as reported by CoinGecko. A step backwards that is shaking the world of digital assets.
Crypto crash: Markets in turmoil
Recent headlines touting the highs reached by Bitcoin and Ethereum do not hide the brutal corrections suffered by these cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, after its triumphant rise above $70,000, suffered a slap in the face, plunging below $65,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum, the figurehead of cryptos, surprises with its persistent fall, suggesting an even more dizzying descent for some informed observers. The saga continues.
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In just six days, cryptocurrency markets have suffered a financial earthquake, losing a colossal $230 billion in market capitalization. The reasons for this dizzying fall are multiple and worrying, reports FX Street.
The collapse is symptomatic of several alarming factors. On the weekly chart, bitcoin plotted a bearish failure pattern (SFP), crossing the fateful threshold of $69,000. This warning signal encourages investors to be cautious, reinforcing the climate of uncertainty.
BTC momentum slows, which fuels speculation about the reasons for this sudden drop. A buying pressure at half mast encouraged market participants to pocket their gains, leading to a spectacular drop in the total capitalization of cryptocurrenciesnow valued at $2.66 trillion.
The numbers are unequivocal: over the last four days, the price of bitcoin fell by almost 10%leading to massive liquidations of 400 million dollars in just 24 hours. Long positions in BTC, ETH and Solana were wiped out, swallowing up millions of dollars in a flash.
BitMEX incident: A tragedy on the crypto markets
In the already tense market atmosphere, a recent event on the BitMEX derivatives exchange sowed more doubt. A mysterious entity has dropped over 400 BTC in a flash on BitMEX’s BTC/USDT spot marketcausing the bitcoin price at $8,900.
BitMEX has opened an internal investigation, temporarily freezing withdrawals for certain accounts to shed light on the situation. The exchange assures that its trading platform is operating as usual and that all funds are secure.
This incident revives the fears about the impact of Bitcoin ETFs on the cryptocurrency network. Arthur Hayes, the former CEO, doubts that a Bitcoin ETF could “ completely destroy » bitcoin, because a high concentration of supply could discourage miners, thus threatening the integrity of the network and the very survival of the cryptocurrency.
In this climate of growing uncertainty, investors must remain vigilant in the face of rapid developments in crypto markets.
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