Major Cryptocurrencies Weaken Amid Market Correction While Traditional Markets Show Mixed Results
Leading cryptocurrencies experienced significant downward pressure on Thursday as investors reduced their risk exposure following the market's recent rally, triggering substantial liquidations across trading platforms.
Major cryptocurrencies faced considerable selling pressure on Thursday as risk-averse investors trimmed positions. Bitcoin fluctuated around $91,077 after dipping below $90,000, while Ethereum remained near $3,104.
The cryptocurrency market witnessed over $400 million in liquidations within 24 hours, with approximately $320 million in long positions eliminated. Bitcoin's open interest declined 0.55% daily but has grown 8% year-to-date. The global cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased 1.87% to $3.13 trillion.
Traditional markets displayed mixed performance: the Dow Jones rallied 0.55%, whereas the Nasdaq retreated 0.44%. Defense stocks surged following comments about potential military spending increases.
Analyst Ali Martinez cautioned that Bitcoin must maintain support above $87,200 to prevent further decline toward $69,230. Oil prices rebounded, with West Texas Intermediate rising 0.87% to $58.26 per barrel.
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