Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Are Falling Today Even As Inflation Cools and Rates Are Cut

The crypto market has turned red today, with tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP trading lower. The total crypto market value has dropped to about $2.97 trillion, down more than 2% in the last 24 hours, as investors remain cautious.

Even though some positive economic news has come out, traders are still selling risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin is trading near $88,100, down about 2% in the past day.  Many investors are locking in profits after Bitcoin’s strong run earlier this year. At the same time, there are concerns that if prices fall further, leveraged positions tied to Bitcoin ETFs could face liquidation pressure. 

Ethereum and XRP Follow the Market Lower

Ethereum has fallen to around $2,940, down more than 2% in 24 hours. XRP is also under pressure, trading near $1.90, down about 4% for the day. Solana, Dogecoin, and other major altcoins are also posting losses, showing that selling pressure is widespread.

Rate Cuts Haven’t Boosted Crypto Yet

There was positive macro news today:

• U.S. inflation data came in lower than expected, with core CPI at 2.6%
  
• The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points
  
• Expectations for future rate cuts in 2026 are increasing
  

Normally, lower inflation and rate cuts are seen as good for risk assets like crypto. However, markets often react slowly. Many traders are choosing to wait for clearer signals before jumping back in.

Investors Are Still Being Careful

Despite bullish comments from some analysts who say this news should help crypto move higher, investors remain bearish for now.

Concerns about ETF-related selling, global economic uncertainty, and recent price volatility are keeping buyers on the sidelines. Until confidence improves, crypto prices may continue to move lower or sideways in the short term.

What Happens Next?

For now, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are moving down mainly because of fear-driven trading and profit-taking, not because of negative long-term fundamentals.

If inflation continues to cool and central banks move closer to easing, many analysts believe crypto could recover. But in the short term, the market appears to be in a wait-and-see mode.