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Why is the Crypto Market Going Down Today?

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Anjali Belgaumkar and Qadir AK

The crypto market is experiencing a dip today, and many are wondering what’s behind the sudden bearish shift. From large-scale liquidations to shifts in Bitcoin dominance, several factors are contributing to this market-wide correction.

Bitcoin is currently trading at $118,514, showing a mild 0.11% gain in the past 24 hours and a 0.35% gain over the past week. Ethereum, on the other hand, is doing much better with a price of $3,644, dropping 2.23% in the last day.. XRP is down 8.53% in the last 24 hours. Solana has also dipped more than 5%, now trading at $190.03. DOGE, ADA and XLM have also dropped by more than 7% in the last 24 hours.

Why The Sudden Shift?

To start with, the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies currently stands at $3.88 trillion, which is down by 1.4% in the last 24 hours. One of the biggest reasons behind this drop is the  unwinding of crypto derivatives. 

Over $634 billion worth of open interest in futures and options was liquidated in just one day, marking an 11% decline in the derivatives market.

Another factor is the decline in Bitcoin’s dominance. Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin’s market share has dropped by 5.4%. However, in the last week, it has found some stability around 60.88%. This means less capital is flowing into altcoins.

Despite these individual gains, the overall crypto market is still cooling off. According to the Altcoin Season Index, which is currently at 43 out of 100, the market is not yet in what’s called a true altcoin season. For that to happen, the index needs to climb above 75.

So, is this the start of a larger correction? Not necessarily. What the market is seeing right now appears to be a healthy and expected pullback after weeks of strong bullish rallies. These kinds of dips are common in the crypto world and often offer new entry points for long-term investors. 

FAQs

How much was liquidated in crypto derivatives?

Over $634 billion in futures and options were liquidated in one day, triggering a sharp market correction.

Is this a sign of a major crypto crash?

No, it’s seen as a healthy correction after strong rallies—common in volatile crypto markets.

What is the Altcoin Season Index now?

The Altcoin Season Index is at 43. A true altcoin season requires a score above 75.

Anjali Belgaumkar and Qadir AK

Writer by choice, CryptoCurrency Writer, and Researcher by chance. Currently, focusing on financial news and analysis, as well as cryptocurrency news and data. One may not call me a crypto “Enthusiast” but trust me I'm getting there.

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