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    Why Crypto Market Is Down Today?

    Story Highlights
    • Global crypto market sheds 1.68%, with traders reacting to macroeconomic and political events

    • Over $327M in liquidations in 24 hours as volatility spikes across major tokens

    • Bitcoin and Ethereum lead the downturn, altcoins see heavier losses

    The global cryptocurrency market witnessed a broad downturn today, with total market capitalization falling by 1.68% to $3.39 trillion. Daily trading volume also dipped 5.27% to $133.81 billion, signaling cautious investor sentiment. The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 61, still in the “Greed” zone, though edging downward as uncertainty clouds the outlook.

    The decline follows a sequence of macroeconomic and political events that have rattled both crypto and traditional markets. Talking about Wall Street, the S&P 500 is down 0.27% at 6,022.24, DJT fell 1.87% to 20.52, NASDAQ dropped 0.50% to 19,615.88, and the Dow Jones slipped marginally by 0.0026% to 42,865.77.

    Liquidations Surge as Traders Get Caught Off Guard?

    As price action turned against the bulls, liquidations began to mount. In the past 24 hours, 112,143 traders were liquidated, amounting to a total of $327.94 million wiped out across exchanges. The single-largest liquidation occurred on Binance’s BTCUSD perpetual pair, totaling $2.15 million.

    Crypto Market Liquidations
    Source: CoinGlass

    The scale of the liquidations suggests that many traders were caught off guard by the rapid reversal in sentiment, especially those betting on a bullish continuation after the CPI dip. With leveraged positions wiped out across both long and short sides, volatility is expected to be present in the short term.

    BTC & ETH in Red, Altcoins Hit Harder?

    Bitcoin price is down 1.68% in the last 24 hours, now trading at $107,740.76. Its market cap stands at $2.14 trillion, with $53.99 billion in daily trading volume. Ethereum followed suit, dipping 1.11% to $2,760.10. Among the top altcoins, XRP dropped 1.87%, while Solana took a heavier bash with a 3.97% decline.

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    • SPX6900: $1.68 (+6.63%)
    • KAIA: $0.1695 (+3.14%)
    • AB: $0.01167 (+2.64%)

    Top Losers

    • CRV: $0.6394 (-9.98%)
    • JUP: $0.4553 (-9.39%)
    • RAY: $2.26 (-9.38%)
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    FAQs

    How are Bitcoin and Ethereum performing during the downturn?

    Bitcoin fell 1.68% to around $107,740, while Ethereum dipped 1.11% to about $2,760

    What caused the surge in liquidations?

    The sudden market reversal caught many leveraged traders off guard, resulting in over 112,000 liquidations and $327.94 million lost across exchanges.

    What is the S&P 500?

    The S&P 500 is a stock market index tracking the performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies. It’s widely considered a benchmark for overall U.S. stock market health.

    How is DJT stock performing today(12,2025)?

    DJT fell 1.87% and is trading at 20.52 amid broader market declines.

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