Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a significant drop in price on Tuesday due to investor concerns about the global economy and a seasonal decline in market liquidity. Bitcoin fell 3% to $64,680, its lowest since May 16, according to CNBC. Earlier in the day, prices had dropped to $64,347. Other major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, saw losses ranging from 4% to 7%.
Factors Behind the Decline
Analysts attribute the sharp drop to heightened investor worries about a slowing global economy, high inflation, and geopolitical tensions. Additionally, financial market activity typically decreases in the summer as traders and investors take vacations.
Marko Jurina, CEO of the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Jumper.Exchange, commented, “During periods of economic uncertainty, investors either sell assets to minimize losses or exit riskier positions while waiting for the situation to become clearer. We are likely seeing a combination of these scenarios now.”
The fall of Bitcoin coincides with declines in other risky assets. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index fell 0.1%, while the S&P 500 stock index ended trading virtually unchanged. Shares of Coinbase fell by 3%, and MicroStrategy by 1%.
Recent Trends and Market Outlook
In recent months, Bitcoin has struggled to surpass the $70,000 mark. Its peak value was recorded on March 14 at $73,797. Since the beginning of June, the cryptocurrency has lost 9% of its value. According to the analytical company CryptoQuant, significant growth in Bitcoin is unlikely in the near future as investors have been actively taking profits since the end of May and are hesitant to re-enter the market.
Most analysts believe that the cryptocurrency market will remain volatile amid ongoing macroeconomic risks, adds NIX Solutions. We’ll keep you updated on any further developments in the cryptocurrency market.