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Mustafa Mulla
Mustafa Mulla
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Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.
- Jan 23, 2025 07:12 UTC
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Crypto Market Crashes After Trump’s Inauguration – Here’s Why
Trump’s speech lacked crypto mentions, sparking a “sell the news” market reaction.
Long traders suffer $192 million losses, with a $5.93 million OKX liquidation leading.
Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, face sharp declines after recent momentum.
The cryptocurrency market has hit a rough patch, with Bitcoin and other major coins losing their recent momentum. After weeks of strong performance, the total market cap has fallen by about 3%, now sitting around $3.54 trillion. This drop comes right after Donald Trump 
Donald Trump Donald Trump is an American former president politician, businessman, and media personality, who served as the 45th president of the U.S. between 2017 to 2021. Trump earned a Bachelor of science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican Party nominee against Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton while losing the popular vote. As president, Trump ordered a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, diverted military funding toward building a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border, and implemented a family separation policy. Trump has remained a prominent figure in the Republican Party and is considered a likely candidate for the 2024 presidential election President ’s presidential inauguration, which many expected would bring good news for the crypto world.
Why Trump’s Inauguration Was Disappointing
Before the inauguration, there was excitement about potential crypto-friendly policies from Trump. However, his speech didn’t mention cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology at all, leaving investors disappointed. This lack of focus on crypto led to speculation that the event became a “sell the news” moment.
The excitement quickly turned to worry, which dampened the optimism that had previously pushed prices up.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Weigh on the Market
Adding to the market pressure, there has been a significant outflow of Bitcoin ETFs. As of January 22, about $95.62 million worth of Bitcoin ETF outflows were reported, primarily from Grayscale and Bitwise funds, excluding BlackRock’s data.
These outflows align with the market’s weakening trend, further contributing to the overall decline
Liquidations Pile on More Pressure
The market has also seen major liquidations, which are adding to the downward trend. In the past 24 hours, $243 million worth of positions were liquidated, with long traders taking the biggest hit at $192 million. The largest single liquidation, valued at $5.93 million, happened on the OKX exchange.
Bitcoin and Other Cryptos Decline
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has struggled to maintain its gains. It dropped by 2.9% to $102,600 after briefly reaching a record high of over $109,000 earlier this week.
Other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also fell by 3%-4%, while meme coins such as DOGE, SHIB, TRUMP, and PEPE saw sharper declines of 5%-10%.
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With the market in flux, it remains to be seen whether the crypto world can regain its footing or if more turbulence lies ahead.
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