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Crypto Get Crushed Relative to Gold and S&P 500, Santiment Predicts a ‘Rubber-Band’ Rebound

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Steve Muchoki

The multi-month correlation between the crypto market and the S&P 500 is fast slipping away. During the past week, the S&P 500 dropped approximately 1.6%, gold shed less than 1%, while the crypto market dumped over 12% during the same period. 

The wider crypto market recorded significant losses during the last 24 hours led by Bitcoin, which teased below $100k on Tuesday.

Source: Santiment

What’s Next for Crypto Amid Significant Divergence from the S&P 500

According to Santiment, the crypto market is well-positioned to rebound after hitting oversold levels. A potential rebound for the S&P 500 is likely to influence the wider crypto market with a relief rally as traders bet on a midterm rebound.

Furthermore, the crypto market has accumulated significant positive fundamentals in the recent past including clear regulations in major jurisdictions amid high demand from institutional investors. Additionally, the upcoming Fed’s Quantitative Easing (QE) will build on the rising global liquidity, which is bullish for crypto.

“This sharp underperformance suggests that crypto markets may have become oversold. Extreme volatility in crypto often leads to a “rubber-band” effect, where traders’ capitulation can lead to a huge bounce-back once selling pressure subsides,” Santiment noted.

From a technical analysis standpoint, the BTC/USD pair must rebound from its weekly 50 Simple Moving Average (SMA) to invalidate further capitulation.

Source: X

According to market analyst Aksel Kibar, BTC price, in the weekly timeframe, cannot fall below $98k as it will invalidate the midterm bullish sentiment.

Steve Muchoki

Steve is a crypto news writer with a passion for decoding market moves. He blends breaking blockchain news with sharp technical analysis and bold price predictions. From Bitcoin rallies to altcoin breakouts, Steve breaks it all down with clarity and insight. Whether you're a trader or just curious, his analysis keeps you ahead of the curve.

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