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The cryptocurrency market experienced a severe downturn today, with major assets such as BTC and Ethereum seeing significant declines.
Multiple factors have led to the market downturn:
1. U.S. labor market data exceeds expectations: The latest report shows strong job growth in the United States, reducing the possibility of the Fed cutting interest rates. Lower interest rates typically benefit risk assets such as Crypto Assets by increasing available investment funds and reducing the attractiveness of bond yields. The diminished prospects of rate cuts have led to reduced investor interest in Crypto Assets.
2. Regulatory Concerns: The Trump administration's plan to introduce crypto-friendly regulation and relax restrictions on Wall Street has raised concerns about potential financial instability. Experts predict that increased investment in volatile encryption assets, coupled with reduced regulation, could lead to significant financial instability, forcing investors to reassess their positions.
3. Market liquidation: The downward trend in the market has triggered a large amount of liquidation, with approximately $205 million worth of futures contracts being closed within a short period of time. This liquidation may exacerbate the price decline, leading to a chain reaction in the market.
These combined factors have created a challenging environment for Cryptocurrency, resulting in the market crash observed today.