Bitcoin & broader crypto sell-off
Bitcoin prices continue sliding sharply — recently fell below $80,000, with some reports noting around $78.7K — marking continued weakness and showing ongoing downside pressure. BTC has lost a sizable portion of its value since late 2025.
Ether (ETH) and other major tokens are also down significantly, with ETH sliding double digits in this downturn.
Analyst sentiment is cautious as macro forces and liquidity worries weigh on crypto.
Market sentiment & investor mood
Reports describe the crypto market atmosphere as a “stay alive” environment where even Bitcoin bulls are worried.
XRP, for example, is noted to be down about 30% over the last 3 months, raising concerns among altcoin holders.
📊 Drivers of the Downturn
Macro and liquidity factors
Changing U.S. Federal Reserve leadership (Kevin Warsh nomination) and expectations of tighter policy have dampened risk appetite, squeezing liquidity and pressuring crypto prices.
Broader risk-off conditions in global markets are pushing investors toward safer assets.
🏛️ Regulatory & Policy News
U.S. regulatory moves
A crypto bill advanced in the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, aiming for clearer federal crypto oversight — even though hurdles remain.
International regulation
In India’s 2026 Union Budget, new penalties for crypto firms are proposed for lapses in transaction disclosures, showing a stricter regulatory stance.
📌 Summary Snapshot
🪙 Bitcoin & crypto downtrend continues with significant price declines and liquidations.
📉 Investor sentiment weakens, even among seasoned traders.
🏛️ Regulatory pressure remains a theme, with policymakers debating frameworks and enforcement measures.
