Cryptocurrency Market Carnage: XRP And Dogecoin Plunge, Meme Coins Plummet 12%, Liquidations Hit 3-Year High

Cryptocurrency Market Plummets, Meme Coins Tank

The cryptocurrency market has taken a nosedive, with the meme coin sector experiencing a significant 12% drop. XRP and Dogecoin have suffered particularly steep declines, while overall liquidations have reached a three-year high.

As of 1:57 a.m. EST, the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies had fallen by 4% to approximately $3.47 trillion. XRP and Dogecoin led the losses among the top 10 cryptocurrencies, with drops of 9.9% and 8.2%, respectively, by 3:10 a.m. EST.

Meme Coins Suffer Heavy Losses

Solana-based meme coins were among the biggest losers in the past 24 hours. Popcat (POPCAT) endured the most significant loss, with its price plummeting over 21%. Dogwifhat (WIF) also made the top three losers list after a 17% drop in value. Internet of Things project IOTA experienced the second-largest loss, exceeding 18%.

Liquidations Soar

The recent decline in crypto prices has triggered liquidations of more than $1.5 billion in longs. This is the highest liquidation of bullish trades since 2021. CoinGlass data reveals that altcoin futures accounted for $560 million in losses, while futures for Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ripple (XRP) collectively resulted in losses exceeding $70 million.

Opportunities for Value Investors

Despite the sharp drop in crypto prices, some analysts believe it presents an opportunity for value investors and traders with a high risk tolerance to "buy the dip."

Daniel Cheung, co-founder of Syncracy Capital, predicts that investors will have an extended period to capitalize on buying opportunities. He attributes this to a shift in market psychology, where traders are now more focused on short-term profits.

"There will be intra-month volatility, but the pullbacks likely will be a 'buy the dip' scenario for much longer than everyone expects," Cheung stated in a recent post.