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Crypto Market in Downturn: Bitcoin Plunges Below $64,000, Dragging Stocks

Mar 23, 2024 at 06:15 am

Crypto Market in Downturn: Bitcoin Plunges Below $64,000, Dragging Stocks

Is the Cryptocurrency Market on a Downward Spiral?

The cryptocurrency market ended the week with a whimper, as Bitcoin (BTC) once again dipped below $64,000, dragging altcoins down with it. Traders, sensing an opportunity to cash in their profits ahead of the next big surge, fueled the sell-off.

Stock Market Feels the Pressure

Stocks also faced headwinds after a Thursday rally that pushed all three major indexes to record highs on hopes of lower interest rates. By the closing bell, the S&P and Dow had retreated into negative territory, down 0.14% and 0.77%, respectively. The Nasdaq managed to eke out a 0.16% gain, salvaging the day.

Crypto vs. Stocks: A Tale of Two Markets

Despite the fanfare surrounding stocks' record highs, crypto enthusiasts couldn't resist a sly dig. While Bitcoin has plummeted over 13% from its recent peak, the S&P has only dipped by about 0.5%. Since 2014, Bitcoin has soared by a staggering 29,000%, dwarfing the S&P's 195% gain and gold's 91.5% appreciation.

Bitcoin's Technical Picture: A Mixed Bag

At the time of writing, BTC is trading around $63,570, down 2.3% over the past 24 hours. Market analyst CryptoChiefs sees a glimmer of hope in the formation of an inverse head and shoulders pattern, with resistance at the Monday low of $65.6k.

Institutional Appetite Remains Strong

Despite the price decline, CryptoQuant analyst Poppe points to BlackRock's consistent inflows into the Spot Bitcoin ETF as evidence of continued institutional buying. This suggests that the current cycle is far from over.

Altcoin Market: Winners and Losers

In the altcoin realm, DeXe (DEXE) emerged as the frontrunner with a 21.9% surge, followed by DAO Maker (DAO) with a 16.2% jump and Aptos (APT) with an 11.5% gain. Echelon Prime (PRIME), on the other hand, tumbled by 9.3%, while Raydium (RAY) and Flux (FLUX) shed 8% and 7.7%, respectively.

Overall Market Sentiment: A Wait-and-See Approach

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization currently stands at $2.43 trillion, with Bitcoin's dominance hovering around 51.7%. Traders are cautiously watching the market, anticipating the next major move. While the recent pullback has dampened spirits, the long-term outlook for crypto remains bullish, with many analysts predicting further upside potential in the months to come.

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