đš BITCOIN DROPS BELOW $54K AS CRYPTO LIQUIDATIONS NEAR $665M đš
Bitcoin has plunged below $54,000, hitting its lowest level since late February as crypto liquidations surge. Hereâs a closer look at the reasons behind the drop and what this means for the crypto market.
đ Market Breakdown
Bitcoin (BTC): Dropped to $53,499 on Coinbase, marking a four-month low.
Current Price: Slight recovery to $54,300, but still down 7.4% in the last 24 hours.
Liquidations: Crypto liquidations hit $664.5 million, the highest in two months.
Long BTC Positions: $222 million liquidated.
Long ETH Positions: $163 million liquidated.
Total Liquidations: $584 million in longs and $82 million in shorts.
đĄ Key Factors Driving the Drop
Mt. Gox Bitcoin Transfer:
On July 5, Mt. Gox transferred 47,229 BTC ($2.6 billion) to a new address, sparking fears of sell pressure.
This is the first major move since May, adding to market uncertainty.
German Government Sales:
Since June 19, the German government has sold 7,583 BTC ($419.5 million).
They still hold 42,274 BTC ($2.3 billion), further contributing to potential market sell-offs.
Market Sentiment:
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index shows a score of 29, indicating âFear.â
Traders are wary of further sell pressure from ongoing liquidations and government sales.
đ Broader Crypto Impact
Ethereum (ETH): Dropped below $3,000 to $2,898, a significant support level.
Solana (SOL): Fell nearly 10%, reflecting broader market declines.
Other Cryptos: Most major altcoins followed suit with significant drops.
đ Analysis and Projections
Markus Thielen, 10x Research Analyst:
Predicts Bitcoin could fall to $50,000 due to continuous selling pressure.
Did you buy the dip yet or are you waiting for a bigger discount?
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