The cryptocurrency market has recently experienced its most significant three-day sell-off in almost a year, losing up to $510 billion since August 2.
The total crypto market capitalization fell by $314 billion from Aug. 2. Source: TradingView
The decline aligns with a broader market downturn, with the S&P 500 falling by 4.4% during the same period. The sell-off is attributed to weak employment data, disappointing Q2 results from major companies like Microsoft and Intel, and renewed recession fears.
Bitcoin and Ether have seen substantial price drops, plunging 10% and 18% respectively within two hours on August 5. As of now, Bitcoin has decreased by 20%, and Ether by 28% over the past week.
Among the top 10 largest tokens by market cap, Solana has been the most affected, with its value dropping 30.6% since July 30.
The sell-off has been exacerbated by Jump Crypto's recent unloading of hundreds of millions in assets, as indicated by Arkham Intelligence data.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, which measures market sentiment, has dipped into "fear" territory, registering a score of 26.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has fallen to its lowest level in 23 days. Source: Alternative.me
The coming week appears challenging for the crypto market. Losses from the recent weekend may require a boost in spot and derivatives trading from traditional financial institutions.
In summary, the crypto market's recent sharp decline reflects broader economic uncertainties and internal factors. The situation remains precarious, with potential challenges ahead.
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