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Top 3 Reasons Why Bitcoin Price is Crashing Today

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Qadir AK

Crypto market jitters – yet again?

Bitcoin’s price has recently dropped below $65,000, influenced by a sell-off from the German government and outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. While major players like MicroStrategy continue to buy during dips, overall market sentiment remains cautious as the year’s first half concludes, bringing significant volatility.

According to Santiment, traders are feeling a mix of fear and disinterest as Bitcoin fluctuates between $65,000 and $66,000. However, historical trends suggest that when traders sell and institutional investors buy in, Bitcoin tends to bounce back, rewarding patient investors.

Why Are the Bitcoin Bears Winning?

German Government Sell-Off

The recent decline in Bitcoin’s price can largely be attributed to actions by the German government. Reports from Arkham Intelligence indicate that Germany has sold approximately $65 million worth of Bitcoin on platforms like Coinbase, following an earlier transfer of $130 million to exchanges such as Kraken and Bitstamp.

These moves involve Bitcoin seized from the piracy site Movie2k.to in 2013, with Germany still holding a substantial $3.05 billion in BTC.

ETF Outflows

Concurrently, Bitcoin ETFs have experienced significant outflows, adding to the downward pressure on prices. This lack of confidence among investors has further fueled the prevailing bearish sentiment in the market.

Nvidia Impact on BTC

In contrast to Bitcoin’s struggle, the US stock market, particularly driven by tech giants like Nvidia, is performing well. Nvidia’s market cap has surged to $3.4 trillion, surpassing France’s GDP and the entire crypto market. This stock market strength, alongside speculation about the US Federal Reserve potentially cutting rates before November, could provide some hope for a recovery in the crypto market.

It’s Time for Some Strategy!

Despite the bearish trends, large entities like MicroStrategy are capitalizing on the lower prices, indicating a belief in a future bull run. However, the broader market, including traders and institutions, remains pessimistic for the time being.

Following a rejection at $72,000 earlier this month, Bitcoin has corrected by over 10% from its June peak. With critical support levels breached, Bitcoin now faces the risk of further decline to $60,000. Analysts, including Willy Woo, emphasize that Bitcoin’s recovery depends significantly on weaker miners exiting the market and subsequent stabilization of the hash rate.

Also Read: Here’s a List of Top Altcoins That Will Lead the ‘Recovery Rally’

Are you buying the dip, or waiting for a further drop? Share your thoughts.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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