With Bitcoin Under $56K, Why Is The Crypto Market Crashing Today?

Bitcoin Market Declines Despite Saturday Recovery

On Sunday, bears reversed Saturday's recovery in the Bitcoin market, sending altcoins back into a downtrend. The supply of Bitcoin increased, leading to a drop in the early hours of Asian trading on Monday.

Bitcoin Performance

Bitcoin is currently trading at $55,269, with an intraday loss of 1.30% and a low of $54,296. The bearish sentiment has led to long liquidations, with major cryptocurrencies falling by 5% or more.

Altcoin Performance

Ethereum, Solana, and Toncoin have declined by 5.25%, 7.23%, and 5.45%, respectively. Meme coins have been hit particularly hard, with DOGE, SHIB, and PEPE dropping by 8.08%, 7.64%, and 12.84%, respectively.

Bitcoin Price Analysis

Bitcoin's decline continues, with the price falling below $56,000. This has created a bearish engulfing candle on the daily chart, signaling a bearish trend. Long liquidations have added to the negative sentiment.

Bitcoin Hashrate Drawdown

The Bitcoin network's hashrate drawdown has reached levels last seen in December 2022. Historically, such drawdowns have coincided with major price movements. However, the current price action suggests otherwise, as the BTC price has fallen below $56,000.

Mt. Gox Payout

The payout scheme from the collapse of the Mt. Gox exchange in 2014 has raised concerns about a massive supply dump. Creditors will receive Bitcoin (BTC) or Bitcoin Cash (BCH) within the next 2 weeks or 3 months. This could potentially cause market instability.

Bitcoin Outlook

The ongoing market uncertainty is likely to result in continued bearish momentum this week. Bitcoin may seek support at $52,000, and a potential death cross between the 50D and 200D EMA could further extend the decline. Altcoins are also expected to experience significant selloffs and liquidations.