Crypto Market Drops 10% As Its Market Cap Drops to $2.75T

The crypto market fell back into the red as its market capitalization dropped nearly 11% to $2.75 trillion, erasing all the gains made on Sunday

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Crypto market fell back into the red as its market capitalization dropped nearly 11% to $2.75 trillion, erasing all the gains made on Sunday after President Donald Trump’s crypto reserve announcement. Sunday’s rally began fading on Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) and other altcoins sliding back to pre-weekend levels. BTC slipped below $90,000, down almost 10%, and traded at $83,700. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) dropped nearly 15%, struggling to stay above $2,000.

After surging on Sunday following Trump’s announcement, Ripple (XRP) declined almost 18%, while Solana (SOL) dropped nearly 20%. Cardano (ADA), which had surged past $1 after its inclusion in the crypto reserve, fell almost 24%, trading at $0.811. Dogecoin (DOGE), Hedera (HBAR), Chainlink (LINK), Stellar (XLM), Litecoin (LTC), Toncoin (TON), and Polkadot (DOT) also registered substantial declines as bearish sentiment returned to the market after President Trump reaffirmed plans to impose tariffs against Canada and Mexico.

Bitcoin (BTC) Dips 10% As Crypot Reserve Ehpuram Fades

Bitcoin (BTC) Dips 10% As Crypot Reserve Ehpuram Fades

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped nearly 10% over the past 24 hours as growing trade tensions and tariffs against Canada and Mexico weighed on investor sentiment. BTV and other digital assets had surged after President Trump’s remarks about a national cryptocurrency reserve. However, feasibility concerns about the plan triggered a sharp decline. BTC kept declining until it slipped below $90,000, slipping to its current level of $84,190. ETH, ADA, SOL, and XRP also registered substantial declines. Forexlive manager Adam Button stated,

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped nearly 10% over the past 24 hours as growing trade tensions and tariffs against Canada and Mexico weighed on investor sentiment. BTV and other digital assets had surged after President Trump’s remarks about a national cryptocurrency reserve. However, feasibility concerns about the plan triggered a sharp decline. BTC kept declining until it slipped below $90,000, slipping to its current level of $84,190. ETH, ADA, SOL, and XRP also registered substantial declines. Forexlive manager Adam Button stated,

“Everything is getting sold. There’s a de-risking that’s unfolding among crypto investors.”

The downturn began after Trump reaffirmed tariffs against Canada and Mexico, both of which have vowed to retaliate. Button believes fears surrounding an impending trade war were intensified by concerns over US economic growth, expected to slow during the first quarter.

The downturn began after Trump reaffirmed tariffs against Canada and Mexico, both of which have vowed to retaliate. Button believes fears surrounding an impending trade war were intensified by concerns over US economic growth, expected to slow during the first quarter.

Industry Leaders Not Happy With Inclusion Of ADA And XRP In Reserve

Industry Leaders Not Happy With Inclusion Of ADA And XRP In Reserve

Crypto industry leaders were not pleased with including XRP, ADA, and even SOL in the crypto strategic reserve. Industry experts questioned their inclusion, arguing that they lack developer activity and decentralization, as seen in BTC and ETH. Trump signed an executive order in January to explore a strategic digital asset reserve, with the language revolving around the potential creation of a digital asset stockpile. Trump is also set to host the inaugural White House Crypto Summit and is scheduled to deliver remarks to crypto founders, CEOs, and investors.

Crypto industry leaders were not pleased with including XRP, ADA, and even SOL in the crypto strategic reserve. Industry experts questioned their inclusion, arguing that they lack developer activity and decentralization, as seen in BTC and ETH. Trump signed an executive order in January to explore a strategic digital asset reserve, with the language revolving around the potential creation of a digital asset stockpile. Trump is also set to host the inaugural White House Crypto Summit and is scheduled to deliver remarks to crypto founders, CEOs, and investors.

Crypto Czar David Sacks will chair the summit. While the news set the value of the assets in question skyrocketing, it was also met with heavy criticism, with Castle Island Ventures General Partner Nic Carter, stating,

Crypto Czar David Sacks will chair the summit. While the news set the value of the assets in question skyrocketing, it was also met with heavy criticism, with Castle Island Ventures General Partner Nic Carter, stating,

“It’s not the job of the government to run an ersatz crypto hedge fund. It’s not their job to pick winners and losers.”

According to Harrison Seletsky, director of business development at digital identity platform SPACE ID, the inclusion of SOL and ETH makes sense because of their robust and growing developer activity. However, he added that ADA and XRP are virtually ghost chains compared to ETH and SOL, with the total value locked and stablecoin capabilities on XRPL and Cardano being negligible compared to other ecosystem players.

According to Harrison Seletsky, director of business development at digital identity platform SPACE ID, the inclusion of SOL and ETH makes sense because of their robust and growing developer activity. However, he added that ADA and XRP are virtually ghost chains compared to ETH and SOL, with the total value locked and stablecoin capabilities on XRPL and Cardano being negligible compared to other ecosystem players.

“In my eyes, it somewhat delegitimizes the whole idea of crypto reserve assets like industry mainstays bitcoin, ether, and Solana.”

Two Prime Digital Assets CEO Alexander Blume called XRP, ADA, and SOL tech companies that happen to have a cryptocurrency.

Two Prime Digital Assets CEO Alexander Blume called XRP, ADA, and SOL tech companies that happen to have a cryptocurrency.

“They are very centrally controlled, and ownership is also highly concentrated. These products are constantly changing and adapting to the market whereas BTC is a decentralized product with no single group of owners or controllers and is more akin to gold.”

White House AI And Crypto Czar Confirms Crypto Exit

White House AI And Crypto Czar Confirms Crypto Exit

White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks has confirmed he sold all his cryptocurrency holdings before joining the Trump administration. Sacks is a well-known investor and entrepreneur who has played a significant role in the tech and finance sectors. He co-founded Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm that has invested in several technology startups and financial firms, including Bitwise Asset Management, which focuses on crypto investments. The confirmation came amid growing speculation about his crypto holdings and potential conflict of interest following his appointment.

White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks has confirmed he sold all his cryptocurrency holdings before joining the Trump administration. Sacks is a well-known investor and entrepreneur who has played a significant role in the tech and finance sectors. He co-founded Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm that has invested in several technology startups and financial firms, including Bitwise Asset Management, which focuses on crypto investments. The confirmation came amid growing speculation about his crypto holdings and potential conflict of interest following his appointment.

The decision to liquidate his crypto holdings was part of his efforts to comply with ethics regulations and avoid a conflict of interest. Sacks also addressed criticism from a Community Note on X, claiming he had indirect investments in crypto through Bitwise Asset Management. The Community Note stated,

The decision to liquidate his crypto holdings was part of his efforts to comply with ethics regulations and avoid a conflict of interest. Sacks also addressed criticism from a Community Note on X, claiming he had indirect investments in crypto through Bitwise Asset Management. The Community Note stated,

“David sold his direct holdings, but he still has large indirect holdings because he is an investor in Bitwise Asset Management