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Halving a Ball: Bitcoin's Plunge from 71K to 66K Has Traders Split on the Crypto Coaster

Crypto Market Volatility: Bitcoin's Plunge to $66K Sends Shockwaves, Altcoins Follow Suit

Cryptocurrency markets faced significant turbulence on Friday as Bitcoin's price plummeted below $66,000, marking a stark reversal from its earlier attempt to breach the $71,000 threshold. This sudden downturn reverberated across the digital asset landscape, with altcoins like ADA, AVAX, BCH, FIL, and APT experiencing substantial losses ranging from 15% to 20%.

Amidst heightened risk-off sentiment in traditional markets and escalating geopolitical tensions, investors witnessed a fast downward spiral during the U.S. trading session. While Bitcoin managed to rebound slightly to $66,700, it still registered a decline of more than 5% over the past 24 hours.

The broader market also felt the impact, with the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) shedding nearly 10%. This market drawdown triggered the largest leverage washout in a month, totaling approximately $850 million in liquidated positions across all digital assets, according to CoinGlass data.

The dip coincided with a downturn in stock markets, fueled by mounting concerns over geopolitical risks, particularly in the Middle East. U.S. authorities issued warnings of potential conflict escalation, heightening market anxieties.

Looking ahead, investors may anticipate continued market volatility, with Ryze Labs pointing to the impending tax season as a potential catalyst for further weakness. As the crypto landscape navigates these turbulent waters, prudent risk management and strategic decision-making will be paramount for investors seeking to weather the storm.

I've had success with $Bitwise Bitcoin ETF(BITB)$ but I'm off the ride for now.

Are you on or off the Crypto Coaster ride?

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# Bitcoin Halving Done: A New Era Begins?

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  • MooreAlcott
    ·04-15
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    I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the recent crypto market volatility.
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    • Barcode
      Cheers 🙂
      04-16
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  • Kiwi Tigress
    ·04-13
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    I’m not on this ride. The SNP is enough thrills for me 🥺
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    • Barcode
      Tell me about it, it slammed into a wall today. War jitters.
      04-13
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  • Question is are we going to periscope depth or much deeper??

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  • Thatway
    ·04-13

    Buy the dip…new bitcoin etf will get approve on Monday at Hongkong

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  • koolgal
    ·04-14
    Scary times to invest in Bitcoin
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  • nomadic_m
    ·04-13
    projectile vomited blood today
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