Cryptocurrency Market Crash: Causes and Details
The cryptocurrency market has seen a sharp decline, losing $362 billion in market value. The main reasons include:
1. Massive liquidation: $578.5 million, including the largest liquidation of $4.67 million on Binance, which led to additional selling pressure.
2. Derivatives expiration: $9.4 billion worth of Bitcoin and $1.3 billion worth of Ethereum options increased volatility.
3. Institutional flows: Cryptocurrency funds saw outflows of $438 million, reflecting a mixed market outlook.
4. Profit-taking: 74,000 Bitcoins moved to exchanges in 3 days, leading to additional selling pressure