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December 10, 2023

Bitcoin and Ether Witness Market Decline in Asia, Major Altcoins Follow Suit

In Brief

Bitcoin and Ether faced steep losses at the start of Asia’s trading day, signaling heightened volatility and potential market corrections.

Bitcoin and Ether Lead Market Downturn in Asia, Major Altcoins Follow

The Asian trading day commenced with a tumultuous start for major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL) and several significant Altcoins, all experienced notable decline as market volatility heightened.

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin saw its value drop by 5% in Asia within a 24-hour window, falling to a low of $41,300. It later made a modest recovery, stabilizing around the $42,000 mark.

Similarly, Ether — another key player in the market, plunged to $2,170 before rallying slightly to $2,239. Solana also wasn’t spared from the market downturn, dipping to $66 and then partially recovering to $70.

Data from Coinglass revealed a significant impact on traders, with over $335 million worth of liquidations occurring in the last 12 hours. The majority of these liquidations were long positions, amounting to $300 million.

In terms of liquidation impact, Bitcoin and Ether were at the forefront.

Bitcoin positions faced liquidations of over $89 million, while Ether positions saw liquidations totaling around $74 million. The market’s current state led by these two cryptocurrencies, indicates a heightened level of uncertainty and risk for investors and traders alike.

Willy Woo, a notable on-chain analyst, suggested in a recent publication that the market might brace for a further correction in bitcoin prices, potentially dropping to as low as $39,700.

This prediction adds to the growing concern among investors and market observers about the short-term stability and longer-term direction of the cryptocurrency market.

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Nik is an accomplished analyst and writer at Metaverse Post, specializing in delivering cutting-edge insights into the fast-paced world of technology, with a particular emphasis on AI/ML, XR, VR, on-chain analytics, and blockchain development. His articles engage and inform a diverse audience, helping them stay ahead of the technological curve. Possessing a Master's degree in Economics and Management, Nik has a solid grasp of the nuances of the business world and its intersection with emergent technologies.

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Nik is an accomplished analyst and writer at Metaverse Post, specializing in delivering cutting-edge insights into the fast-paced world of technology, with a particular emphasis on AI/ML, XR, VR, on-chain analytics, and blockchain development. His articles engage and inform a diverse audience, helping them stay ahead of the technological curve. Possessing a Master's degree in Economics and Management, Nik has a solid grasp of the nuances of the business world and its intersection with emergent technologies.

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