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    Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.

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    Investors in a Panic? Crypto Liquidations Skyrocket as Prices Dive

    Story Highlights
    • Crypto prices are crashing: Bitcoin is down 11.5% this week and Ethereum is down 16.3%.

    • Large numbers of traders are liquidating their holdings, with Ethereum experiencing even more selling than Bitcoin.

    • Top memecoins have also dropped significantly, with some losing over 20% in the last day.

    The global crypto market is currently experiencing a severe downturn, with increasing liquidation threatening the stability of Bitcoin and altcoins.

    Dive deeper to get the latest on the crypto crash and see what experts are saying about the future.

    Bitcoin Market Crash

    As of this writing, Bitcoin’s price stands at $54,541, down from $57,031 just yesterday. Over the past four days, Bitcoin has plummeted from $62,829, marking an 11.5% drop for the week. On June 29, Bitcoin was nearly $60,920.

    On July 1, it peaked at $62,793, but in the last 24 hours alone, it has fallen by almost 7.3%. The hourly Bitcoin chart reveals strong selling pressure, evidenced by at least three significant red candlesticks. Early in the day, the market saw balanced selling and buying pressures, with a slight advantage for buyers. However, sellers eventually took control.

    Ethereum Follows Suit

    Similarly, Ethereum’s price has nosedived over the past four days, suffering a 16.3% decline this week. On July 2, Ethereum was priced around $3,417, but it has since dropped to $2,868.8. On June 29, it stood at approximately $3,372.

    Despite reaching a weekly peak of $3,441 on July 1, Ethereum has steadily weakened. Several long red candles on the hourly chart indicate significant drops, with one showing a decline from $3,093 to $2,930. In the past 24 hours alone, Ethereum has fallen by over 10.2%.

    The current market landscape heavily favors sellers, with panic selling intensifying as prices drop below $3,000. Over the last 24 hours, more than 221,704 traders have liquidated their holdings. Reports indicate that Ethereum liquidation has outpaced Bitcoin, with $44.5 million liquidated in the past hour alone and over $107 million in the last 24 hours.

    The Uncertain Future of Ethereum

    The exact cause of Ethereum’s sudden price drop remains unclear. Expert Antony Sassano points to issues with the Grayscale ETHE Fund as a potential factor. Previously cheaper than the actual Ethereum it represents, the fund is now more expensive, causing investor concern over future fees once the fund converts to an ETF. This uncertainty may be prompting some investors to sell their holdings.

    Memecoin Sector Plummets: What You Should Know 

    Almost all of the top ten meme coins have seen significant declines in the past 24 hours. Reports show losses ranging from 17% to 25%. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe have declined by 15.5%, 14.9%, and 16.2%, respectively. Dogwifhat, Bonk, and FLOKI have fallen by 11.2%, 12.1%, and 15%, respectively. Brett has experienced a severe drop of 21.6%, while Book of Meme has fallen by 17.9%. Mog Coin reports a milder decline of 8.0%.

    With the launch of the Ethereum Spot ETF just weeks away, the future of the crypto market remains uncertain. Whether this development will help the market rebound is yet to be seen.

    Read Also: Will July 2024 be the Next May 2021? Has the Bear Market Begun? Will BTC Price Collapse Below $50,000?

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