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Crypto Slump Deepens as Bitcoin Drops to 3-Month Low, Pulling Down Wider Market

  • Bitcoin drops to 3-month low of $25,048, bringing down broader crypto market
  • Ethereum hits 6-month low of $1,543 amid sell-off
  • FTX's plans to liquidate $3.4B in crypto assets likely contributing to slump
  • SEC still dragging feet on spot Bitcoin ETF approval despite applications
  • Bitcoin still up significantly from sub-$17K price at start of 2022
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Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, reached a two-month low due to risk aversion in global markets triggered by concerns about China's economy and U.S. interest rates, as well as a report that Elon Musk's SpaceX sold its bitcoin holdings.
Bitcoin drops below $26,000 as market awaits central bankers' meeting at Jackson Hole, BNB hits lowest level in over a year due to regulatory and legal pressure, and Australia delays decision on central bank digital currency (CBDC) due to unresolved issues.
Bitcoin price reaches a 2-month low, but crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicts a positive change in the future due to market cycle theories and the upcoming Bitcoin halving in 2024, potentially reaching a price of $50-55K pre-halving.
Bitcoin's price rose nearly 5% to just below $26,800, driven by a rally in traditional markets and increased trading volumes, while bankrupt exchange FTX seeks to sell its crypto holdings with the help of Galaxy Digital and Binance discontinues its crypto-backed debit card in Latin America and the Middle East.
Bitcoin's price dropped below $26,000, losing most of its gains from the previous day, as both cryptocurrencies and traditional markets experience a significant downtrend.
Bitcoin prices experienced a sudden drop last week, with analysts attributing it to large liquidations of perpetual futures and a report that SpaceX had sold the cryptocurrency, while industry insiders have mixed opinions on the impact of spot bitcoin ETFs and Coinbase's investment in Circle.
Bitcoin's trading volume has reached its lowest level in four years, with investors waiting for reasons to reenter the market, as the price of bitcoin remains up 57% for the year but has struggled to rebound from its recent decline.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a decline as the Securities and Exchange Commission slows down the decision process for crypto exchange-traded funds.
Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crypto assets have been liquidated as Bitcoin's price falls below $26,000, with the majority of the liquidations coming from exchanges such as OKX, Binance, and ByBit.
Bitcoin continues to trade below $26,000, with the crypto market experiencing a sideways trend, while Deribit's options segment saw increased trading volume in August.
Bitcoin's price has fallen below its 200-week moving average, indicating a bearish trend, but historical data suggests that this could be a buying opportunity for patient investors.
A bankrupt crypto firm holding billions of dollars in digital assets could cause a price collapse, with traders selling due to fears of FTX liquidating its $3 billion crypto holdings.
Bitcoin's price rebounded to around $26,000 as short traders abandoned their bearish bets, but a lack of bullish catalysts may limit the recovery, with a potential altcoin crash looming as bankrupt exchange FTX plans to sell around $3.4 billion worth of tokens.
The price of bitcoin rebounds by 4.5% as fears around FTX liquidations ease and investors cover short positions, but uncertainty remains due to weakened momentum and lack of clear market catalysts.
The price of bitcoin remains steady above $26,000 as FTX receives approval to sell its crypto assets and U.S. inflation data exceeds expectations.
The price of Bitcoin is slightly lower but still up 2% from a week ago, as concerns over a potential market dump by FTX are mitigated by positive news from Franklin Templeton and Deutsche Bank, although altcoins show weakness.
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed $27,000 before experiencing a 2% drop, resulting in liquidations of approximately $100 million in leveraged trading positions, with short traders suffering $60 million in losses and long traders experiencing $40 million in losses.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline after the Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates, suggesting that significant gains may not be anticipated in the near future.
Deep-pocketed crypto investors have moved over $660 million worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Chainlink as Bitcoin's price drops below $27,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a market correction and drop to $20,000 this year, according to a crypto analyst, who points to historical patterns, the presence of a trading gap, and a dip below the 50-week exponential moving average as indicators of a potential decline.
Bitcoin may be heading for a further price decline according to a top trader who previously predicted the cryptocurrency's 2018 bear market bottom, citing a bearish lower-high setup and an ABC corrective move that could push Bitcoin down to $23,800.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana could experience significant price declines, with Bitcoin potentially dropping by over 20% and Ethereum and Solana also facing dips, according to crypto strategist Kaleo.
Bitcoin is on track for its first quarterly drop of the year, declining approximately 11% since June, amid global economic uncertainties and investor apprehension, leading to significant withdrawals from cryptocurrency ventures.
Bitcoin's price has fallen in the third quarter of 2023, but a positive monthly close in September suggests a potential recovery, and altcoins are also showing signs of strength, with Bitcoin's relief rally potentially reaching $28,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $28,000 due to profit-taking and changing on-chain metrics, dampening price rises, while other cryptocurrencies also experienced losses.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline in value following the disappointing launch of a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the increase in bond yields.
Bitcoin's price dropped 4.5% after failing to break resistance at $28,500 due to disappointing performance of Ether (ETH) futures ETFs and concerns about an upcoming economic downturn, while the traditional finance industry's impact on investor confidence is discussed.
Bitcoin experienced a swift decline after failing to reach six-week highs at $28,000, with the subsequent hourly candle causing a $700 drop in the market, but there are still expectations for another attempt.
Bitcoin could potentially face a 60% price drop, as liquidity remains negative and global rates continue to rise, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone. He also suggests that a stock market drawdown related to a recession poses the biggest risk for the overall cryptocurrency sector.
Bitcoin experienced a brief rally above $28,000 but quickly dropped to $27,300, remaining relatively flat compared to the wider crypto market; however, it is still defying the market rout in equity and U.S. Treasury bond trading, signaling a bull market, according to ByteTree's chief investment officer.
Bitcoin's price experienced volatility and dropped 2.1% after strong US employment data dampened expectations of further Federal Reserve counterinflation measures, but rebounded with $27,700 back in focus; Bitcoin open interest also declined.
Bitcoin could potentially drop by more than 46% if there is a recession caused by the Federal Reserve's actions, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten.