Cryptocurrency markets remained stagnant over the weekend following a historic $700 billion rout, but investors are bracing for potential volatility as a critical week of U.S. economic data releases looms. With Bitcoin recovering to $71,000 yet remaining 44% below its peak, and Ether holding at $2,100 but down 58% from its high, the market’s immediate direction hinges on key inflation and labor reports that will directly influence Federal Reserve policy. This confluence of data could redefine the timeline for interest rate cuts, impacting both traditional and digital asset markets.
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2 posts last weekBitcoin Plunges to $60K: $2.6B Liquidated in 24-Hour Crypto Crash
The cryptocurrency market experienced a historic single-day collapse on Thursday, with Bitcoin plummeting from $77,000 to $60,000 and erasing years of gains in a violent 24-hour trading session. The crash triggered over $2.6 billion in liquidations across nearly 600,000 traders, according to Coinglass data, with altcoins like XRP suffering even steeper losses. Analysis from the Kobeissi Letter suggests this is not merely a correction but the culmination of a structural market breakdown that began with a record $19.5 billion liquidation event in October, from which sentiment and market depth have never truly recovered.
about Bitcoin Plunges to $60K: $2.6B Liquidated in 24-Hour Crypto CrashBitcoin Hits 9-Month Low in Cross-Asset Liquidation Crisis
Bitcoin plunged to its lowest level since April 2025 on Monday, dragged down by a severe and synchronized sell-off that swept across cryptocurrencies, commodities, and global equities. The downturn, described by analysts as a cross-asset liquidation event, reflects a broad flight from risk that saw traditional safe havens like gold tumble alongside speculative assets. With over $700 billion erased from the total crypto market capitalization in just two weeks, the crash appears driven by excessive leverage and liquidity pressures rather than a single geopolitical or macroeconomic trigger, signaling deep-seated investor anxiety.
about Bitcoin Hits 9-Month Low in Cross-Asset Liquidation CrisisCrypto Selloff Deepens Amid Fed Hawkishness, Key Data Ahead
Cryptocurrency markets plunged to yearly lows over the weekend, erasing nine months of gains as investors reacted to President Trump’s hawkish pick for Federal Reserve chair. Bitcoin dropped 40% from its all-time high, briefly falling below $76,000, while the total market capitalization shed over $250 billion. With critical labor market data and major corporate earnings on deck this week, the financial landscape faces a pivotal test that could determine the trajectory of both crypto and traditional markets.
about Crypto Selloff Deepens Amid Fed Hawkishness, Key Data AheadBitcoin Plunges Below $88K Amid US Shutdown Fears, $131M Liquidated
The cryptocurrency market plunged into a sharp correction on Monday, with Bitcoin tumbling below the $88,000 support level to a five-day low of $87,500. The sell-off triggered a cascade of liquidations, wiping out over $131 million in leveraged long positions in a single hour and dragging major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana down with it. Analysts from the Kobeissi Letter point to mounting political uncertainty—an expected U.S. government shutdown and President Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Canada—as the primary catalysts for the sudden downturn.
about Bitcoin Plunges Below $88K Amid US Shutdown Fears, $131M LiquidatedEU Tariffs Spark Trade War Fears, Bitcoin Holds Steady at $95K
The announcement of new U.S. tariffs on seven European Union nations has ignited fresh trade war fears, prompting an emergency EU meeting and legislative countermeasures from U.S. Democrats. Amid this geopolitical upheaval, Bitcoin has demonstrated notable resilience, maintaining stability around the $95,000 mark even as traditional financial markets brace for a volatile opening.
about EU Tariffs Spark Trade War Fears, Bitcoin Holds Steady at $95KBitcoin Slumps Below $88K as Key Inflation Data Looms
Cryptocurrency markets opened the week under pressure as Bitcoin briefly tumbled below $88,000 in a characteristic Sunday slump, setting a negative tone ahead of one of the most data-heavy weeks for the U.S. economy. The sell-off, which saw Ethereum hold above $3,000 while most altcoins declined, underscores the fragile sentiment as traders brace for a deluge of economic indicators that will shape Federal Reserve policy expectations for early 2026. Despite regulatory progress for crypto firms, the market’s focus is squarely on inflation reports and their implications for monetary policy.
about Bitcoin Slumps Below $88K as Key Inflation Data LoomsBitcoin Plunge to $80K Sets Stage for Major Rally
Bitcoin’s sudden drop to $80,600 has rattled traders with weekly losses exceeding 10%, marking the cryptocurrency’s steepest monthly decline since June 2022. However, analysis of 105 indicators suggests this market washout, while severe in the short term, could be positioning BTC for a significant long-term rally to new highs, with technical patterns aligning precisely with the current bull cycle’s inception point.
about Bitcoin Plunge to $80K Sets Stage for Major RallyBitcoin Plunges Below $92K, Ethereum Under $3K as Liquidations Hit $800M
Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a severe downturn as Bitcoin crashes below $92,000 and Ethereum falls under $3,000, marking Bitcoin’s lowest price level in seven months. The sharp decline has triggered massive liquidations exceeding $800 million as excessive leverage wreaks havoc across digital asset markets, signaling a potential structural shift in market dynamics away from traditional external catalysts toward internal market mechanics.
about Bitcoin Plunges Below $92K, Ethereum Under $3K as Liquidations Hit $800MBitcoin Breaks Key Support, Enters True Bear Phase
Bitcoin has shattered a critical technical support level that had defined its bull market structure throughout 2024, plunging below the weekly EMA50 and confirming what analysts are calling a ‘true death cross.’ The breakdown to $93,000 over the weekend marks a significant departure from previous market behavior, occurring alongside record institutional outflows and collapsing sentiment that signal a structural bear phase driven by mechanical market forces rather than fundamental weaknesses.
about Bitcoin Breaks Key Support, Enters True Bear PhaseBitcoin Plunge Driven by Retail, Institutions Accumulate
Bitcoin’s recent decline toward $93,000 reveals a stark divergence between retail panic selling and institutional accumulation, according to CryptoQuant analysis. While short-term traders on Binance are driving the price downturn with massive exchange inflows, institutional investors are quietly building positions through OTC desks, reaching their highest BTC balances since August. This redistribution phase suggests Bitcoin is moving from speculative hands to long-term holders, potentially setting the stage for future market stability.
about Bitcoin Plunge Driven by Retail, Institutions AccumulateBitcoin Enters ‘Structural’ Bear Market at $93K Low
Bitcoin’s plunge to a six-month low of $93,000 has left market observers searching for explanations in what appears to be a paradox: the cryptocurrency is collapsing despite favorable macroeconomic conditions and supportive political rhetoric. According to analysis from the Kobeissi Letter, this downturn represents a new type of ‘structural’ bear cycle driven by institutional outflows and excessive leverage rather than fundamental weaknesses in the crypto ecosystem.
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