Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 2.8% today
Analysis
Bitcoin fell 2.8% over the past 24 hours as broader crypto risk-off sentiment intensified, with reports noting roughly $80B wiped from the total market cap alongside BTC sliding toward the $63K area (CryptoPotato). The move was exacerbated by heavy derivatives unwinding, with around $700M in liquidations reported as traders de-risked ahead of the FOMC (CryptoPotato).
Contributing Factors (3)
Crypto Markets Lose $80 Billion as Bitcoin (BTC) Dumps to $63K: Market Watch
BEAT has plummeted the most from the top 100 alts, followed by NEAR, SHIB, and PI.
Bitcoin Could Drop to $39K Before Bottom, Analyst Warns
Bitcoin is nearly 50% below its record high, keeping traders divided over whether the worst of the bear market has passed.
$700 Million in Liquidations as BTC, ETH, XRP Plunge Ahead of FOMC
Roughly $80 billion left the space during the Tuesday morning crash.
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