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Here’s Why Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Risk Massive Liquidations
Crypto market selloff intensified gradually as global affairs, macroeconomic events, and technical weakness spurred panic among investors. The global crypto market lost more than $100 billion over the last 24 hours, with market cap falling to $2.05 trillion.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dropped more than 4% to hit intraday lows of $58,207 and $2,513, respectively. Other top altcoins such as BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, and ADA fell 4-7% in the last 24 hours. Major selloffs were seen in AI coins and meme coins.
Here are the reasons why the crypto market will remain under pressure and further liquidation may continue in the coming days.
Speculation Over Bank Of Japan Rate Hike Next Year
While the Bank of Japan (BOJ) cleared that they won’t raise interest rates this year after the recent market turmoil, Yen carry trades still haunt markets. Experts and traders anticipate a second wave of crypto market selloff as people have swapped on cash and carry trade after Bitcoin ETF launch.
Former BOJ board member Makoto Sakurai recently said “They won’t be able to hike again, at least for the rest of the year.” However, it’s still unclear whether Bank of Japan can do one more rate hike next March.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency Commissioner Hideki Ito also took a cautious stance on approving crypto ETFs and cited no long-term value and investor protection concerns. The move came during the recent market meltdown after rate hike by Japan.
Geopolitical Tensions, US Recession Fears, and More
The crypto market selloff continues amid the Russia-Ukraine war, with recent tensions regarding fire at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. Russia and Ukraine accused each other of starting a fire at Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
Several reports now claim that Israel expects a major Iranian attack to be launched within days. As per a report by The Times of Israel, it could happen possibly before renewed ceasefire-hostage deal talks are held on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Hindenburg Research’s allegations directly on the SEBI Chairperson of having stake in obscure offshore entities linked to Adani money siphoning scandal raised risks. SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch denied these allegations. But Hindenburg Research in a new post on X platform claimed that Buch’s new statements raise critical questions about her consulting companies and involvement.
US recession fears still exist as some economists believe the economy could be in recession, contradicting CEOs and businesspeople’s view that the US economy is resilient and there are no signs of recession. The crypto market also awaits the jobs numbers this week for further data on the labor market conditions.
US Inflation Data May Drive Further Crypto Market Selloff
The week has key US macro readings this week. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) on Tuesday, US CPI inflation data on Wednesday, Initial Jobless Claims and U.S. Retail Sales on Thursday. The US Federal Reserve to consider these before deciding on its monetary policy plans. Lower inflation data to stop crypto market selloff.
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, there are 53.5% odds of a 25 bps rate cut and 46.5% odds of 50 bps rate cut by the Federal Reserve at their September meeting.
Bloomberg’s latest survey of economists showed that nearly four-fifths of respondents expected the Federal Reserve to only cut interest rates by 25 bps in September. Moreover, the average estimate showed that the probability of an emergency rate cut before the September meeting was only 10%.
CoinGlass reports that BTC Liquidity / OrderBook Heatmap indicates weakness. It predicts that BTC price can further drop to $56,800. However, if the bounce is strong, BTC will test higher levels. However, the prices could drop to lower levels, if the bounce is weak. Notably, Bitcoin death cross could trigger further crypto market selloff.
Moreover, $2 billion in BTC longs risks getting liquidated below $58,600, as per BTC exchange liquidation map data. In the last 24 hours, 61k traders were liquidated as total liquidation rose above $166 million for top cryptocurrencies. The largest single liquidation order happened on crypto exchange OKX for ETH-USD-SWAP trade valued at $2.17 million.
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Elon Musk has doused optimism for the US government to adopt Dogecoin at the America PAC town hall event. The head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) noted that the government agency only bears a nominal resemblance to the memecoin.
Elon Musk Dispels Rumors Of Dogecoin Adoption By The US Government
At a recent event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk cleared the air on the potential adoption of Dogecoin by the US government. In his keynote speech, Musk noted that the US government will not be adopting Dogecoin, contrary to swirling speculation.
Musk noted that the speculation gained traction following the launch of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Following the launch of DOGE and Musk tapped to lead the agency, enthusiasm for Dogecoin government utility reached new highs.
However, Musk clarified that the agency bears only a nominal resemblance to the memecoin, stemming from an internet trend. The Tesla CEO disclosed that the original intended name was the Government Efficiency Commission, opting for DOGE “because the internet is right.”
“The name is similar but they are two different things,” said Musk. “But there are no plans for the government to use Dogecoin as far as I know.”
Musk has a long and storied history with Dogecoin, famously shilling the memecoin and integrating DOGE payments for Tesla. Musk teased an anime-themed DOGE on X, setting the stage for a $2 rally for the memecoin.
DOGE Reacts Negatively To The News
Dogecoin price slumped by nearly 2% in the wake of the grim report. Currently, the memecoin is trading at 0.1660 as it eyes a push toward the $1 mark.
The negative fundamental adds pressure to reports of DOGE forming a falling wedge pattern, signaling a potential downward breakout. However, optimists are rippling with confidence that DOGE can shake off the negative sentiments to post new all-time highs.
One analysis claims that if the Dogecoin price breaks a 3-month trendline, an $8 valuation for the memecoin is in play. Others claim that the House of Doge Reserve launch will be a tailwind for Dogecoin price, sending the dog-themed coin on a strong rally.
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Crypto inflows hit $226 million last week, signaling a cautiously optimistic investor sentiment amid ongoing market volatility.
According to CoinShares data, altcoins broke a five-week streak of negative flows, recording their first inflows in over a month.
Crypto Inflows Hit $226 Million Last Week
This turnout marks a significant slowdown from the previous week when crypto inflows hit $644 million, ending a five-week outflow streak. Before that, inflows peaked at $1.3 billion, with Ethereum outpacing Bitcoin in investor demand.
“Digital asset investment products saw $226 million of inflows last week suggesting a positive but cautious investor,” read an excerpt in the report.
The pullback to $226 million last week suggests a more measured approach by investors as they assess macroeconomic conditions and regulatory uncertainties.
Specifically, CoinShares’ researcher James Butterfill ascribes Friday’s minor outflows of $74 million to core personal consumption expenditure (PCE) in the US, which came in above expectations.
“The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation (Core PCE) moved up to 2.8% in February & remains well above their 2% target that has yet to be achieved. The market is expecting the Fed to hold rates steady again at their next meeting on May 7 (at 4.25-4.50%),” investor Charlie Bilello noted.
Nevertheless, this turnaround comes after nine consecutive trading days of inflows into crypto ETPs (exchange-traded products).
Despite the slowdown, Bitcoin continued to attract strong inflows of $195 million. Meanwhile, short-Bitcoin products registered outflows of $2.5 million for the fourth consecutive week. This suggests that investors are leaning bullish on Bitcoin, even as altcoins begin to recover.
The CoinShares report shows that altcoins saw $33 million in inflows last week after suffering $1.7 billion in outflows over the past month.
Altcoins Rebound After $1.7 Billion in Outflows
Ethereum (ETH) led the recovery, attracting $14.5 million, then Solana (SOL) at $7.8 million, while XRP and Sui recorded $4.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively. Market analysts believe altcoins may be bottoming out, creating potential buying opportunities.
“Altcoins are oversold. The bottom is close. We’re ready for a bounce,” renowned analyst Crypto Rover highlighted.
Other analysts echoed the sentiment, suggesting growing attention toward altcoins. Among them was trader Thomas Kralow, who said, “altcoins are setting up for a comeback.”
Adding credence to this bullish outlook for altcoins, project researcher BitcoinHabebe, known for insightful mid-low cap sniper entries, pointed to technical indicators suggesting a market reversal.
“While bears are trying to spread fear & make you sell your altcoins, the TOTAL3 [Altcoins market cap chart excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum] just bounced off an HTF [higher timeframe] retest,” the analyst stated.
This means most coins have bottomed out and are expected to start reversing soon. Cole Garner noted a key buy signal in market liquidity metrics, further supporting this view.
“Tether Ratio Channel already flashed a double buy signal this month. Now my lower timeframe version is popping off. Fresh capital incoming,” he indicated.
The Tether Ratio Channel is an on-chain analytical tool that helps traders identify potential buy signals. It tracks the ratio of Bitcoin’s market capitalization to that of stablecoins, acting as a leading indicator for short- to medium-term trends.
When the ratio hits certain levels, it can signal shifts in market sentiment, often indicating whether fresh capital is entering or exiting the market.
While overall crypto inflows have slowed compared to previous weeks, the return of capital into altcoins suggests renewed investor confidence. Analysts see signs of an impending altcoin rally, with market metrics indicating that most coins have bottomed out.
As investors weigh macroeconomic uncertainties, the coming weeks could be critical in determining whether the altcoin recovery sustains momentum or if caution prevails.
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Cardano price is repeating a pattern from 2024 that experts say is a signal for a massive pump in the coming weeks. While present figures are largely underwhelming for ADA, investors are brimming with confidence for a strong reversal in the near future.
Cardano Price Can Reach $2.5 In May
According to pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Master Kenobi, Cardano price is exhibiting cyclical behavior. In a post on X, Master Kenobi notes that ADA’s consolidation in recent days mirrors its price action from Q3 of 2024.
At the time, Cardano’s price suffered a steep correction in early August and endured a lengthy consolidation period before rallying. Presently, Cardano’s price is consolidating after the deep in early February that sent prices to $0.49.
“ADA is currently in a consolidation phase that resembles its behavior from August-September 2024,” said Master Kenobi. “Since the dip on August 5, it hasn’t recorded a new low – just as it hasn’t now, following the dip on February 3.”
According to Master Kenobi, a lengthy consolidation phase will be the precursor for an impressive rally for Cardano’s price. The analyst theorizes that the incoming rally will send Cardano to impressive levels in May. In the short term, analysts are eyeing ADA to hit $1, citing rising whale activity and positive fundamentals.
“If this pattern holds, May could bring a massive pump, potentially pushing the price toward $2.5,” said Master Kenobi.
ADA Ripples With Bullish Activity
At the moment, Cardano price is trading at $0.6646, a far cry from its all-time high of $3.10. Despite the lull in price action, the ecosystem is brimming with bullish activity for higher valuation.
Investors have their eyes on $10 after ADA outperformed top S&P 500 companies in a strong show of resilience. Futhermore, increased whale activity in the space is signaling an impending rally for ADA as community sentiment reaches an all-time high.
Analysts have opined that an ADA rally to $10 is not a crazy prediction, citing a slew of positive fundamentals for the network. However, pundits are urging investors to brace for multiple corrections in the march to reach a valuation of $10.
Aliyu Pokima
Aliyu Pokima is a seasoned cryptocurrency and emerging technologies journalist with a knack for covering needle-moving stories in the space. Aliyu delivers breaking news stories, regulatory updates, and insightful analysis with depth and precision. When he’s not poring over charts or following leads, Aliyu enjoys playing the bass guitar, lifting weights and running marathons.
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
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