The cryptocurrency market suffered a severe downturn, shedding $200 million, as its total valuation fell from $2.5 trillion to $2.3 trillion.
The cryptocurrency market suffered a severe downturn, shedding $200 billion, as its total valuation fell from $2.5 trillion to $2.3 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted from $85,000 to $82,000, while Ethereum (ETH) dropped from $1,900 to $1,800. The decline coincided with a plunge in the Crypto Fear & Greed Index from 70 to 45, reflecting rising investor caution amid heightened market instability.
The downturn, triggered by regulatory crackdowns and security breaches, has intensified volatility, impacting investor sentiment. The total crypto market cap fell from $2.5 trillion on April 2 to $2.3 trillion on April 3. The decline was fueled by SEC regulatory actions and a major exchange hack, which compromised $100 million in digital assets, further unsettling investors.
BTC remains dominant with a $1.65 trillion market cap, trading at $83,365. Ethereum follows with a $230.80 billion valuation at $1,906.08. Other Stablecoins like Tether (USDT) remain at $1.00, while XRP surged to $2.15, holding a market capitalization of $125.51 billion. Market shifts highlight intensified investor caution.
The BTC/USD pair on Bitfinex dropped 7.7% within hours, with volume rising from 100,000 BTC to 1.5 million BTC. ETH/USD on Kraken mirrored this pattern, declining 8.6% as trading volumes spiked. The surge in activity suggests panic selling, with on-chain transactions exceeding 300,000 BTC—signaling market-wide liquidity pressure and possible overvaluation corrections.
Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) fell from 75 to 35, indicating oversold conditions. Ethereum's MACD showed a bearish crossover, reinforcing downward momentum. Bollinger Bands expanded, reflecting increased price fluctuations. Meanwhile, stablecoin trading surged, with USDT and USDC transactions rising 20% to $5 billion, underscoring a flight to safety in response to market turmoil.
Analysts predict a further downside, with a 70% probability of crypto markets bottoming out before June. Factors such as global trade tensions and U.S. tariff negotiations add to the uncertainty. Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading 15% and 22% below yearly highs, with BTC consolidating between $82,000 and $85,000, awaiting a breakout.
Despite volatility, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains above extreme fear levels, suggesting investors are cautious yet not entirely bearish. Traditional and crypto markets remain closely linked amid economic uncertainty. Experts believe that once trade negotiations stabilize, crypto markets may see a more direct path to recovery, signaling a bottom for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
