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Trump’s Inauguration Triggers Crypto Crash: 4 Key Reasons Explained

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Mustafa Mulla

The cryptocurrency market has hit a rough patch, with Bitcoin and other major coins losing their recent momentum. After weeks of strong performance, the total market cap has fallen by about 3%, now sitting around $3.54 trillion. This drop comes right after Donald Trump ’s presidential inauguration, which many expected would bring good news for the crypto world.

Why Trump’s Inauguration Was Disappointing

Before the inauguration, there was excitement about potential crypto-friendly policies from Trump. However, his speech didn’t mention cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology at all, leaving investors disappointed. This lack of focus on crypto led to speculation that the event became a “sell the news” moment.

The excitement quickly turned to worry, which dampened the optimism that had previously pushed prices up.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Weigh on the Market

Adding to the market pressure, there has been a significant outflow of Bitcoin ETFs. As of January 22, about $95.62 million worth of Bitcoin ETF outflows were reported, primarily from Grayscale and Bitwise funds, excluding BlackRock’s data. 

These outflows align with the market’s weakening trend, further contributing to the overall decline

Liquidations Pile on More Pressure

The market has also seen major liquidations, which are adding to the downward trend. In the past 24 hours, $243 million worth of positions were liquidated, with long traders taking the biggest hit at $192 million. The largest single liquidation, valued at $5.93 million, happened on the OKX exchange.

Bitcoin and Other Cryptos Decline

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has struggled to maintain its gains. It dropped by 2.9% to $102,600 after briefly reaching a record high of over $109,000 earlier this week. 

Other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also fell by 3%-4%, while meme coins such as DOGE, SHIB, TRUMP, and PEPE saw sharper declines of 5%-10%.

With the market in flux, it remains to be seen whether the crypto world can regain its footing or if more turbulence lies ahead.

FAQs

Will crypto go back up?

Crypto prices could rebound if market conditions improve, but the outlook depends on factors like policy changes and investor sentiment.

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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