📉 Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (
$BTC ) started Thursday on a bearish note, and the impact of the same has extended to altcoins.
🔸 The Crypto Market Cap Drops
The total crypto market cap declined by $44 billion and now stands at $2.95 trillion at the time of writing. Despite the drop, market structure shows early signs of stabilization. Selling pressure has eased following a bearish weekend, allowing digital assets to attempt a short-term recovery.
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