Single-Day Plunge of Nearly 20%: How Long Has It Been Since You Last Saw Bitcoin at $60,000?
The cryptocurrency market experienced its most severe sell-off of the year, with Bitcoin plummeting nearly 20% in 24 hours to briefly touch $60,000, a level unseen for some time. It has since slightly recovered to around $63,150. Ethereum fell below the key $2,000 psychological level, dropping over 14% to $1,848. Other major altcoins, including Solana, BNB, XRP, and Cardano, saw losses exceeding 12-19%.
This sharp decline triggered massive liquidations, with over $26.6 billion in positions forcibly closed across the market. Long positions accounted for 87% of these liquidations, affecting more than 580,000 traders and creating a vicious cycle of selling pressure.
The crash was driven by multiple factors converging. Concerns over potential hawkish monetary policy from new Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, a strong rebound in the US Dollar Index, and sustained outflows from institutional investors in US spot ETFs all contributed to the panic. Market sentiment is now highly sensitive to geopolitical and macroeconomic news.
Looking ahead, a quick V-shaped recovery is considered unlikely. The market is expected to remain volatile due to structural weakness in altcoins, heightened risk aversion among retail investors, and ongoing sensitivity to external news. Investors are advised to practice strict risk management, avoid excessive leverage, focus on high-quality projects with strong fundamentals, and maintain a long-term perspective, as the crypto market has historically recovered from such downturns.
Odaily星球日报02/06 02:58
