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Crypto crash triggers $1 billion in leveraged liquidations over past 24 hours

Crypto crash triggers $1 billion in leveraged liquidations over past 24 hours

Cryptobriefing2024/12/20 06:00
By:Cryptobriefing

Key Takeaways

  • Turmoil gripped the crypto markets following the Fed's surprisingly hawkish message after its rate cut decision.
  • Despite the crash, Bitcoin has seen a 130% gain this year, while investors continue to accumulate.

Leveraged liquidations across crypto assets surged to $1 billion following a brutal sell-off that sent Bitcoin tumbling below $96,000 on Thursday, according to Coinglass data .

Long positions accounted for the vast majority of losses at approximately $878 million, compared to $160 million for short positions.

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Bitcoin rebounded above $97,000 at press time but remains below its daily peak of $102,000, CoinGecko data shows.

It was not just Bitcoin; most crypto assets also declined in value. The total crypto market cap dipped 9.5% to $3.4 trillion at the time of reporting.

Ether lost 8%, Ripple shed 5%, and Solana and Dogecoin experienced even sharper double-digit losses over the past 24 hours. Smaller-cap assets were particularly hit hard, with only Movement (MOVE) paring its losses.

Fed’s hawkish stance

Markets likely reacted in turmoil to the Fed’s unexpectedly hawkish messages following the rate cut decision. The Fed on Wednesday delivered a 25-basis-point rate reduction, but signaled fewer cuts in 2025.

Uncertainties in the economy, particularly with the incoming administration, prompted the central bank to adopt a more cautious stance. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that it’s prudent to “slow down” when the economic outlook is unclear.

Inflation has cooled from its peak of around 9% in June 2022, but it’s still stubbornly above the Fed’s target. Lowering interest rates can stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper, but it can also contribute to higher inflation.

There are worries on Wall Street that Trump’s proposed economic policies, including tariffs, could exacerbate inflation, though they may boost economic growth in the short term.

Bitcoin ETF performance

Elsewhere in the Bitcoin ETF market, emerging indicators suggest a potential shift in sentiment.

Although US spot Bitcoin ETFs have maintained a 14-day positive inflow streak, recent net inflows have been disproportionately concentrated within BlackRock’s IBIT. Other ETFs have reported either zero net flows or net outflows.

Data shows that Grayscale’s low-cost Bitcoin ETF shed around $188 million on Thursday, its record low since launch, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust saw approximately $88 million in net outflows.

Further data released later today will provide a more comprehensive assessment of ETF performance.

Healthy correction?

Despite the sell-off, Bitcoin has gained approximately 130% this year. MicroStrategy, which owns nearly 2% of Bitcoin’s supply, continues its acquisition strategy. The firm has purchased $3 billion worth of Bitcoin so far this month.

Many crypto traders see the recent pullback as a healthy correction.

“It’s the same story every time, and it never changes. Markets aren’t designed for the majority to win. Corrections are a natural part of bull markets,” popular analyst ‘Titan of Crypto’ stated .

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index , which measures the emotional state of the crypto market, currently sits at 75, indicating a sentiment of greed among crypto investors despite recent market volatility and price corrections.

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Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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