Release: 2024/08/02 14:49 Reading: 266
Bitcoin Price Plunges 10%
Since July 29th, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a significant decline, dropping over 10%. This downturn follows a surge towards $70,000, briefly reaching a two-month high after Donald Trump's remarks in Nashville.
Correlation to Traditional Markets
On August 1st, Bitcoin demonstrated its correlation to traditional markets. As stocks and market indexes slumped, so too did the cryptocurrency.
Specific Market Impacts
BTC's 7% drop in 24 hours coincided with substantial declines in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell over 500 points in less than an hour. Several large-cap stocks, including Amazon and Nvidia, also experienced declines amid market concerns about a potential U.S. recession.
Cryptocurrency Ecosystem Impact
The volatility in traditional markets and BTC prices rippled through the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. Total crypto market capitalization shed 6%, dropping to $2.3 trillion. Leading cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple XRP entered a downtrend as investors pulled capital from the digital asset industry.
Margin Liquidations
Margin positions were not immune to market volatility. Over 105,480 traders were liquidated, resulting in $324 million in lost leveraged positions. Ether longs accounted for the majority of liquidations, while BTC posted the second-highest amount.
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