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Last week was particularly harsh for BTC, plunging nearly 11% amidst a potential legal ruling involving Grayscale and U.S regulators. The continuous case continues to cloud over BTC’s market position. Similar downturns were experienced across the broader crypto market, largely due to devastating market structures or macroeconomic factors.

“The crypto market, led by Bitcoin’s 7% plunge, experiences significant sell-off, with $1 billion liquidations. Factors include variations in market structure and increasing liquidations. Meanwhile, creditors of insolvent Celsius may expect to recover 67%-85% of their holdings. U.S regulators may soon greenlight ether futures ETFs for final approval.”

An anonymous trader lost $55 million on an Ether trade against Binance USD as the crypto markets experienced a sudden drop. This trade, consisting of 38,986.528 Ether, was liquidated at the $1,434 price level, making up nearly 30% of all liquidated futures on Binance. The incident underscores the inherent risks involved in the volatile field of cryptocurrency.

An unexpected 6.7% drop in the cryptocurrency market triggered a domino effect, devaluing Bitcoin and Litecoin, and liquidating over $1 billion in futures. Reasons for this downturn vary, from SpaceX’s potential Bitcoin sales to market structure and liquidations. Upcoming US interest rates and the Grayscale ruling could continue this volatility.

“This article explores potential reasons behind the sudden 8% drop in Bitcoin’s price, including speculation of SpaceX offloading Bitcoin holdings, expectations of future interest rate hikes, and increased government bond yields. However, the actual cause may be a complex mix of factors illustrating the inherent volatility in crypto markets.”

Cryptocurrency markets, particularly Bitcoin, are seeing significant fluctuations, with predictions both optimistic and pessimistic. Some analysts express confidence due to an increase in Bitcoin adoption by major investors, while others cite regulatory ambiguity as a cause for potential prolonged market dips. Navigating these varying predictions requires careful research and expert advice.

Bitcoin’s price dropped below $29,000 on August 16, its lowest in eight weeks, possibly due to bearish traders, FOMC’s inflation concerns, and potential interest rate increases. The looming expiration of $580 million Bitcoin options added to the downward pressure and complicated the cryptocurrency’s price correction strategy. Despite the uncertainty, Bitcoin might reverse its falling trend after the weekly options expiry.

“The new study by Kaiko reveals surprising reduction in volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum, now lower than that of oil. Current market trends suggest a maturing cryptocurrency market, with global developments and increased adoption reducing volatility. Regulatory scrutiny and potential approval of a spot ETF could further influence this dynamic.”

“Bit Exchange now offers XRP-linked options, allowing users to trade XRP options without owning the cryptocurrency. Despite legal proceedings surrounding Ripple Labs, this move makes Bit Exchange a pioneer in offering XRP options trading to both institutional and retail traders.”

“The Bitcoin value recently slipped to its lowest since June 21, trading just above $28,346, related to Wall Street’s drop caused by banking apprehensions and interest rate fears. Meanwhile, PayPal suspended crypto purchases in the UK until early 2024 due to new FCA regulations, but continues its crypto push in the US.”

Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BIT has launched options connected to the payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP, allowing traders to speculate on XRP options without actually owning the cryptocurrency. This adds to BIT’s existing options, which also cover cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and Cardano’s ADA.

“Bitcoin has surged in Argentina following the primary win of Bitcoin-friendly candidate, Javier Milei, attaining new highs in Argentine’s crypto market. Interestingly, this rise is tied to Milei’s successful run, who plans to abolish the central bank and sees Bitcoin as a counter against inflation exploitation.”

CME Group is launching Bitcoin and Ethereum reference rates for Asian investors, indicating a growing institutional interest in digital assets. However, the overwhelming reliance on these rates could potentially amplify the risk of massive sell-offs in a volatile market climate.

“The flagship cryptocurrency, BTC, is currently embroiled in a surprising pullback amidst market apprehensions sparked by banking sector worries and a potential recession in China. Meanwhile, leverage funds have increased bearish wagers in cash-settled Bitcoin futures, indicating a possible shift of sentiment in the crypto space.”

“The cryptocurrency market recently suffered a steep value drop in SHIB, BONE, and LEASH tokens due to suspected technical issues in the newly launched Shibarium network. Despite anticipated increases pre-launch, SHIB, BONE, and LEASH experienced decreases of over 8%, 14%, and 23% respectively.”

“The spark that could ignite Bitcoin’s economic explosion is the acceptance of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. This could lead to Bitcoin advancing towards a $150K mark. The opposite scenario, rejection of the ETF proposal, won’t dampen Bitcoin’s shine completely as it still expects a sizable price surge. This optimism is buoyed by Bitcoin’s halving event scheduled for 2024. The decision on Bitcoin spot ETF applications could stir a seismic shift in the crypto landscape.”