Cryptocurrency Markets Decline Amid Broad Wall Street Sell-Off
Cryptocurrency markets experienced significant losses on Thursday as a widespread sell-off across global financial markets spilled into digital assets. Bitcoin fell over 5% to approximately $75,880, while Ethereum and Solana also saw steep declines. This downturn erased much of the post-election recovery seen earlier in the week, driven by a sharp deterioration in investor risk appetite. The decline was heavily influenced by a massive retreat in U.S. technology stocks, with the Nasdaq dropping 5.5% due to concerns over high valuations and AI infrastructure spending. This shift in sentiment triggered liquidations in leveraged crypto positions, further accelerating the downward momentum. Institutional interest remains volatile, as spot Bitcoin ETFs face renewed pressure following recent periods of heavy outflows.
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