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The cryptocurrency market has been anything but stable this weekend, marking a significant departure from the relatively calm conditions experienced in the recent past. In a sharp downturn, Bitcoin, the leading digital currency, suffered a considerable drop to a ten-day low, falling below the $65,000 benchmark. This decline is part of a larger trend that has seen the total cryptocurrency market capitalization plummet by over $100 billion in a single day and more than $300 billion in just a few days. This turbulence has undoubtedly sent ripples through the investment community, underscoring the volatile nature of the crypto markets.
Bitcoin’s journey before this drop was notably bullish. The week started on a positive note with Bitcoin breaking past the $67,000 mark after a brief retracement on Sunday evening, soaring over $70,000 to register a new all-time high (ATH) of $73,800. This remarkable climb, however, was short-lived as the currency faced a significant rejection, leading to a downward spiral controlled by bearish market forces. By Friday, Bitcoin had fallen under $66,000, and despite a brief recovery attempt on Saturday that saw it nearing $70,000 again, it failed to maintain these gains and further dipped to $68,000. The last 12 hours of this tumultuous ride witnessed another drop, with Bitcoin hitting a ten-day low of $64,500. Although there was a slight recovery from this low, Bitcoin’s market capitalization suffered tremendously, dropping to under $1.3 trillion, although it slightly increased its dominance over altcoins by 0.5%.
The altcoin sector has not been spared in this market downturn, with many leading cryptocurrencies registering significant losses. Ethereum, which had been on an upward trajectory, surpassing the $4,000 mark, faced a 7% daily drop, bringing its value under $3,500. Other notable cryptocurrencies such as Binance Coin, Solana, and Ripple also experienced considerable declines, alongside double-digit losses recorded by Avalanche, Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, Polygon, and Polkadot. The cumulative effect of these declines has been a staggering loss of over $100 billion from the total market cap, which now stands at under $2.6 trillion. This swift and widespread retreat in valuations underscores the market’s susceptibility to rapid shifts in sentiment, highlighting the inherent risks and challenges associated with cryptocurrency investments.
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