The cryptocurrency market has entered a turbulent phase following the Federal Reserve’s announcement of a 25-basis-point rate cut. This unexpected move sent ripples across the market, causing Bitcoin (BTC) to dip below $99,000 and Ethereum (ETH) and XRP to experience losses of 6% and 10%, respectively. Even Solana (SOL) followed this downward trend with a 5% decrease, leaving investors reassessing their strategies. Meanwhile, institutional players and major investors are contemplating the broader impact of these fluctuations.
Bitcoin and Ethereum: Leaders Under Pressure
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, fell 4% over the past 24 hours, trading at $100,880. Its daily low and high were recorded at $98,874 and $105,389, respectively. Despite the dip, Bitcoin’s market capitalization stands strong at $2 trillion, with a trading volume surpassing $100 billion. However, the SoSo Value reports revealed an $84 million outflow from Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday. Grayscale led with a $35 million withdrawal, followed by Invesco at $25 million. Market watchers are eagerly awaiting BlackRock’s data to assess the full picture.
Ethereum experienced a sharper decline, dropping 6% to $3,652. Its daily range spanned from $3,543 to $3,902. With a market cap of $440 billion and a trading volume of $52 billion, Ethereum remains a focal point for investors. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan’s bold statement that “Ethereum will surpass Solana by 2025” has further fueled interest in Ethereum’s network growth and its competitive dynamics with Solana.
XRP, Solana, and Meme Coins Take a Hit
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Solana traded at $209 after a 5% drop, fluctuating between a low of $200 and a high of $218. Despite the price decline, the Solana ecosystem continues to thrive, with robust activity and network expansion. XRP fared worse, sliding 10% to $2.32, with daily extremes of $2.184 and $2.585. Ripple’s launch of the RLUSD stablecoin signals its ambition in the stablecoin sector, offering a potential long-term growth catalyst.
Meme coins were not spared in this market-wide downturn. Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 7% to $0.36, while Shiba Inu (SHIB) lost 6%, trading at $0.00002425. Smaller tokens like PEPE and FLOKI saw even steeper losses, ranging from 12% to 15%, reflecting the heightened volatility in this niche segment.
Winners and Losers: Contrasting Fortunes
In stark contrast, some assets bucked the bearish trend. Usual (USUAL) emerged as the day’s top performer, surging 23% to $1.02. Similarly, Movement (MOVE) gained 14%, reaching $0.70, and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) rose 8% on news of a Binance listing.
On the losing end, WIF tumbled 14% to $2.26, FLOKI dropped 13% to $0.00019, and Theta Network (THETA) fell 12% to $2.32, underscoring the uneven distribution of market performance.
As the market navigates these turbulent waters, The Bit Journal remains committed to delivering timely insights for traders and investors.
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