Crypto Slides as Risk-Off Mood Takes Hold – Here’s What Matters
Crypto markets started the week under pressure, with total market value dropping 1.6% in 24 hours to $3.17 trillion. Selling was widespread, hitting most major assets as traders reacted to macro uncertainty, geopolitical headlines, and slowing momentum across derivatives markets. ⚠️ Major Coins Under Pressure #bitcoin (BTC): −1.6% → $91,020 Ethereum (ETH): −2.5% → $3,117 TRX / STETH: −2% range DOGE: Flat at $0.127 Out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, 85 are down, highlighting a market-wide cooldown rather than isolated weakness. 🧠 Why the Market Is Hesitating Bitfinex analysts point to market structure, not hype, as the missing ingredient. Bitcoin is trading below a dense supply zone where long-term holders historically sell into strength. While selling pressure has slowed dramatically, conviction hasn’t fully returned yet. This transition phase often feels uncomfortable — but it’s not unusual. Similar conditions in past cycles eventually preceded stronger trend recoveries once long-term holders stopped distributing supply. 🌍 Macro & Sentiment Check Fresh comments from US President Donald #TRUMP around tariffs and NATO relations injected uncertainty into global markets. Combined with weaker Asian trading sessions, crypto quickly slipped into risk-off mode. At the same time: Derivatives liquidations picked up Investors rotated toward gold and silver The Fear & Greed Index dropped to 45 (Neutral) Meanwhile, unusual Ethereum activity raised eyebrows, with researchers warning that address poisoning attacks may be inflating on-chain statistics.
📈 Levels Traders Are Watching $BTC : Holding above $90K is key; below that, $87.6K comes into play ETH: $3,000 is the psychological line; below it, $2,880 is next A clean breakout above resistance could quickly change sentiment — but for now, the market is waiting. 🏦 ETFs on Hold With US markets closed for a holiday, no new ETF data was released. Recent sessions showed: BTC ETFs: notable outflows ETH ETFs: modest inflows XRP ETFs: steady accumulation SOL ETFs: mixed flows This suggests institutions are not exiting crypto, but are being far more selective. 🧩 Bottom Line This pullback doesn’t signal panic — it signals uncertainty. Crypto remains in a consolidation phase, reacting to macro headlines while waiting for clearer confirmation from long-term holders and global risk markets. Patience, once again, is the trade.