Why is Bitcoin Price Going Down Today?

The crypto market is under heavy pressure today, with prices falling sharply over the weekend and investors asking one question: what went wrong? The answer lies in a mix of forced selling, weak demand, and price levels breaking all at once.

The total crypto market value has dropped to around $2.6 trillion, down nearly 5% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, which was trying to hold above $78,000, has now slipped below that level, adding to market fear. Many traders are now watching the next major support near $75,000.

The biggest driver of today’s crash is liquidations. In just 24 hours, more than $2.58 billion worth of crypto positions were wiped out. This happens when traders use borrowed money and prices move against them, forcing exchanges to close positions automatically.

Weekend Trading Made It Worse

Weekend markets usually have lower trading volume and thinner liquidity. That means fewer buyers are available when prices start falling. As Bitcoin dropped below key levels, sell orders piled up quickly, pushing prices down faster than usual.

Bitcoin Breaks Key Levels

Bitcoin falling below $78,000 was a major technical trigger. This level had been acting as short-term support. Once it broke, many traders exited positions. Bitcoin is also testing an important long-term support level when compared to gold, making this zone critical.

If Bitcoin fails to hold near current levels, analysts see $75,000 as the next strong support. A break below that could bring even more selling.

Altcoins Hit Harder

Altcoins are feeling even more pain:

• Ethereum is down sharply over the week, losing more than 20%
  
• XRP, Solana, and BNB are all deep in the red
  
• The CoinMarketCap 20 Index is down over 14% in seven days
  

Market Fear Is Extreme

Investor sentiment has collapsed. The Fear and Greed Index is at 18, which signals extreme fear. Technical indicators show most coins are now oversold, meaning prices have fallen very quickly in a short time.

Weak Demand Adds Pressure

On top of liquidations, demand has been weak. Large investors have been cautious, and there has been no strong buying support to absorb the selling. When forced liquidations meet low demand, prices fall fast.

What Happens Next

The market now depends on whether Bitcoin can stabilise above $75,000. If selling slows and liquidations dry up, a short-term bounce is possible. But if fear continues and key supports fail, volatility could remain high in the coming days.

For now, the weekend crash shows how quickly crypto markets can turn when leverage, fear, and low liquidity collide.