Why is the Crypto Market Going Down Today?

The crypto market has taken a dip today, with the global market cap falling by 1.76% to $3.88 trillion. While Bitcoin is staying close to its recent highs, many altcoins are under heavy selling pressure. Here’s a breakdown of what’s causing the sudden crash.

Altcoins are taking the biggest hit. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $3,779.85, slipping 2.53% in the last day. XRP has dropped 4% in a day, even though it remains up over 10% for the week, currently priced at $3.12. Solana (SOL) and BNB are both down over 2.4% daily. Cardano (ADA), priced at $0.7878, is down 6.17% in 24 hours and has lost 10.81% over the week.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has also taken a sharp hit, down 7.64% today. Similarly, Sui (SUI) has tumbled 8.30% today. Overall, the market’s red zone performance shows investor reaction, profit-taking after recent rallies, and pressure from ongoing regulatory uncertainties.

Reasons Behind The Recent Crash

One of the reasons for the pullback...

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