đ Crypto Market Plummets: Bitcoin Halving and Biden's Tax Proposal Impact Prices đ
The global digital assets market took a hit, dropping over 4% as Bitcoin (BTC) failed to maintain its bullish momentum. The Fear and Greed index, which indicated "Greed" just a day ago, now shows a "Neutral" stance at 60 points, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment. This caution might be due to the recent Bitcoin halving and a proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden to increase capital gains tax rates. đ
đ Crypto Market Decline
The cumulative crypto market cap stands at $2.37 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $83 billionâa 13% increase. However, the market's downturn coincides with Biden's proposal to raise capital gains taxes to 44.6%, the highest rate since 1922. The current long-term capital gains tax rate is 20%, but the new proposal also includes a 25% tax on unrealized capital gains for wealthy individuals. đ¸
The impact of this proposal is seen in the massive liquidations over the past day. Data from Coinglass shows that more than 91,000 traders were liquidated, totaling $209 million. A majority of these liquidations were long positions, with 84% (worth approximately $176 million) indicating that many investors expected a market surge or reversal after the recent dip. đ
đBitcoin Price Drop
Bitcoin's price fell below $64,000, causing a ripple effect throughout the crypto market. Despite the successful halving event, BTC dropped by over 4% in the last 24 hours, trading at an average of $63,861. This is a 13% decrease from its all-time high of $73,750 recorded on March 14, 2024. The 24-hour trading volume is up by 28%, reaching $31 billion, but this surge hasn't translated into price stability. đ
The ongoing price decline has raised concerns among crypto enthusiasts. Bitcoin's market cap has shrunk to $1.2 trillion, and it's down by over 10% in the last 30 days. The crypto industry will be watching closely to see how these factors influence the market in the coming days and weeks. đŽ
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