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The cryptocurrency market took a sharp plunge on Tuesday, erasing Monday’s gains as fear gripped investors over rising U.S. bond yields and market volatility. Let’s unpack the shocking reasons behind this sudden drop.
📉 Massive drop in major cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin (BTC) fell 4% to a staggering low of $97,700! Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Solana (SOL) followed suit, dropping more than 5% each.
This sharp decline was not limited to cryptocurrencies alone.
It reflected a broader risk-off sentiment in financial markets:📊 The Nasdaq 100 fell 1% to $19,635.📉 The S&P 500 fell 0.50%.
⚡ Tech giants hit hardPopular tech stocks also felt the heat:
💥 NVIDIA shares plummeted 5.4%, wiping out $175 billion in market value!
🚗 Tesla shares fell 3%, while Super Micro Computer fell 1.5%.
📌 Why did this happen?
The market jitters were triggered by rising US bond yields ahead of crucial economic updates:
The yield on the 10-year bond rose 1.7% to 4.70%. The 30-year and 5-year yields rose to 4.61% and 4.50%, respectively.
🔗 Rising yields and concerns about the Federal ReserveHigher bond yields signal expectations of an aggressive stance from the Fed.
The Federal Reserve recently suggested fewer interest rate cuts in 2025.
Investors are eagerly awaiting the Fed minutes (due Jan. 8) for more clues about future policy.
⚠️ Crypto faces more pressure
Another blow came from the Labor Department's report revealing that job openings hit a six-month high.
That raised concerns about a tighter labor market, which could fuel inflation and force the Fed to remain hawkish.
📅 What's next?
All eyes are now on Friday’s nonfarm payrolls data. A strong jobs report could push cryptocurrency prices even lower, solidifying the case for higher interest rates.
🌪️ Could rising yields bring down cryptocurrencies?
Analysts such as Mark Zandi, Moody’s chief economist,
are sounding the alarm:
Rising deficits due to past policies could keep bond yields rising. This could trigger a migration away from risky assets like Bitcoin and altcoins and into safer investments like money market funds.
🔥 Conclusion:
The cryptocurrency market is teetering on the edge as bond yields and economic data continue to stir fear. Will Bitcoin and altcoins recover, or are we headed for a deeper decline? Stay tuned —
It's going to be a crazy ride! 🌪️💡
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