Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s statements regarding interest rate cut expectations in the United States have led to declines in global cryptocurrency prices. The general market sell-off that began on Wednesday has accelerated today.
Bitcoin and Altcoin Declines
Despite Bitcoin attempting to rebound above $100,000, it has quickly fallen throughout the day. Following intensified selling in recent hours, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) 
$96,903 dropped to as low as $95,700.
Ethereum (ETH) 
$0.000472 decreased by 10.8%, falling below $3,500, while Cardano 
$0.874696‘s ADA, Chainlink 
$23‘s LINK, Aptos’ APT, Avalanche‘s AVAX, and Dogecoin 
$0.000994‘s DOGE experienced losses ranging from 15% to 20%. SOL has also dropped to its lowest levels since November 7, suffering approximately a 26% loss.
Current State of Traditional Markets
In traditional markets, U.S. stock indices rebounded slightly from declines seen on Wednesday, although they gave back some pre-market gains during the session. The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq showed an increase of 0.5% compared to Wednesday’s close.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose above 108, reaching its strongest level since November 2022, serving as a gauge against a basket of foreign currencies. Additionally, 10-year U.S. Treasury yields quickly rose above 4.6%, marking their highest levels since May.
Recently, the surge in crypto prices following Donald Trump’s election victory in early November was supported by expectations of pro-crypto policies from his administration. However, projections indicating a slowdown in the Fed’s rate cut pace and Powell’s stern remarks about rising inflation misled investors into widespread sell-offs.
In light of these developments, it is crucial for investors to closely monitor market fluctuations and potential pullbacks.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
