Date: Sun, Nov 03, 2024, 02:42 PM GMT
Today’s cryptocurrency market has turned a deep red, as Bitcoin (BTC) dropped sharply by 2%, falling under $68,000. This decline has rippled through the entire market, leading to significant losses for altcoins along with memecoins.
The total market cap for altcoins has slid from this month’s high of $212 billion to $194 billion, signaling a wave of selling pressure impacting popular tokens such as Sui $SUI , Kaspa $KAS, and Bittensor $TAO . Each of these altcoins is down an average of 5%, adding to the bearish sentiment.
Source: Coinmarketcap
Why Altcoins Are Falling
One of the key drivers behind this market downturn is the upcoming U.S. election, scheduled for November 5th. According to Polymarket, a popular prediction platform, the race is tight, with former President Donald Trump currently holding a 56.6% chance of winning compared to Kamala Harris's 43.4%. Historically, Trump has been considered more favorable towards cryptocurrency regulations, which has led many crypto investors to lean towards a market rally in his favor.
Source: Polymarket
However, the uncertainty surrounding the close race has spooked investors. With potential policy shifts hinging on the election results, many are adopting a risk-off approach, selling off altcoins and even pulling back on Bitcoin. This environment of uncertainty has increased selling pressure, particularly on speculative altcoins like SUI, KAS, and TAO.
Crypto analyst @milesdeutscher shared an insightful chart showing the correlation between Bitcoin's price movement and Trump’s election odds, suggesting that BTC’s price may be mirroring shifts in the election probabilities.
Source: @milesdeutscher (X0
This pattern hints at how closely investors are watching the election narrative as it impacts market sentiment.
What to Expect Next?
The crypto market is likely to stay highly volatile this week, with sharp price swings expected. As shown in the recent BTC chart, Bitcoin is currently trading around $67,750, just above a minor support level at $67,700. If BTC manages to hold this level, a recovery might be on the cards, especially with the RSI indicating oversold conditions, suggesting a potential bounce-back.
However, if BTC fails to sustain above this support, we could see further downside, with the next significant support around the $66,000 level. As Bitcoin’s price action often influences the wider crypto market, a further dip in BTC could extend the losses for altcoins like SUI, KAS, and TAO.
For now, investors should remain cautious, as the market appears poised for turbulence, driven by both the BTC price and the unfolding U.S. election dynamics. Altcoin investors, in particular, should be prepared for continued volatility as the market digests these major macroeconomic and political influences.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies.
