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What’s Happening With Crypto: Bitcoin & Ethereum Price Crash!

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Shrishesh Tanksalkar

The crypto market crash has burnt the pockets of investors and traders by a significant extent. This has resulted in the market cap sinking by 6.15% to $2.64 trillion. The fall was mainly catalyzed by Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and the global trade war. Amidst the turn of events, $714 Million was wiped out of the market. The ongoing concerns have led to traders monitoring Bitcoin’s CME gap between $77k and $81k, as BTC could potentially test these levels. Coming to the Fear & Greed Index, the metric is now cautioning fear with a score of 21.

Bitcoin Price Plunges to $79k

Bitcoin price has plunged by 6.40% in the past 24 hours, now changing hands at $79,898.36. This marks a significant year-to-date decline of 14.69%. However, BTC’s 24-hour trading volume has increased by 3.83% to $69.36 billion, suggesting traders buying the dip.

Read our Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026-2030, to understand BTC’s potential recovery path.

Altcoin Watch: ETH Suffers the Highest?

Ethereum is among the worst-hit altcoins, bearing a 9.52% decline to $2,112.61 in a single day. Solana and XRP have also witnessed steep corrections, dropping 8.52% and 8.47%, respectively..

For a peek into ETH price trajectory, check out our Ethereum Price Prediction 2025, 2026-2030.

Top Gainers

Despite the overall market slump, a few tokens managed to stay in the green.

  • BERA: Up 3.18% to $7.74
  • LEO: Up 1.49% to $9.22

Top Losers

  • TAO: Down 17.15% to $301.42
  • VIRTUAL: Down 16.08% to $0.9861
  • STORY IP: Down 15.66% to $5.54

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FAQs

1. Which cryptocurrencies suffered the most losses today?

TAO, VIRTUAL, and STORY IP have been the biggest losers, with declines exceeding 15%.

2. What is the current sentiment in the crypto market?

The Fear & Greed Index is at 21, indicating strong investor fear amid the ongoing market downturn.

3. Will Bitcoin recover, and is Bitcoin a good investment?

Yes, Bitcoin will recover, as the market sentiments settle from being fearful. And the current dip makes it a good investment both for short and long term.

Shrishesh Tanksalkar

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