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Why Is the Crypto Market Down Today?

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From beincrypto by Abiodun Oladokun

The launch of the Melania Trump token (MELANIA) and the resulting decline in the value of the TRUMP meme coin have sparked fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) across the cryptocurrency market, triggering widespread sell-offs.

This has led to a 3% drop in total crypto market capitalization. TOTAL now stands at $3.46 trillion, below the resistance formed at $3.64 trillion.

If selloffs intensify, TOTAL will witness a pull toward the $3.24 trillion support level. Should the bulls fail to defend this critical zone, TOTAL could plunge to $3.05 trillion.

TOTAL Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

On the other hand, if the market regains confidence and resumes accumulation, TOTAL will attempt to break above the $3.64 trillion resistance and climb toward its all-time high of $3.73 trillion. 

Bitcoin Traders Avoid Losses

Bitcoin trades at $102,870, noting a 2% price dip in the past 24 hours.  During that period, its trading volume spiked by over 80%, indicating the heightened selling pressure in the market. During the review period, this has totaled $91 billion.

When an asset’s price drops while its trading volume climbs, it indicates significant selling pressure as more participants offload the asset. This signals the bearish sentiment in the market. 

This trend reflects panic selling in the BTC market as market participants anticipate a correction following previous gains. For context, the coin’s price climbed to a high of $106,422 on Sunday before the FUD that followed the launch of the MELANIA token led to widespread selloffs, triggering the price fall. 

BTC Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

If this price decline persists, BTC could return below $100,000 to trade at $94,523. On the other hand, a resurgence in BTC’s demand could drive it towards its all-time high of $108,353.

WIF Is the Market’s Top Loser 

Solana-based WIF has witnessed a 19% price drop in the past 24 hours and ranks as the altcoin with the most losses during that period. Its key momentum indicators, observed on a daily chart, reflect the waning demand for the meme coin, hence the price dip.

For example, its Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) remains in a downtrend below the zero line at press time. As of this writing, this stands at -0.18.

When an asset’s CMF is negative, it indicates that selling pressure dominates. This means the asset closes near its lows during the trading period, signaling potential bearish sentiment. If this selling pressure strengthens, WIF’s price could fall to $1.35.

WIF Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

However, if buying activity commences, this bearish outlook is invalidated. In that scenario, WIF’s value could climb to $1.83.

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