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⚡Bitcoin Drops to $66K🩸

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12 Jun 2024 — 3 min read

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🚫 $250M Wiped Out

Cryptocurrencies tumbled deeper into correction on Tuesday with bitcoin (BTC) dipping to near $66,000 as traders brace for Wednesday's key U.S. inflation report and Federal Reserve meeting. Bitcoin (BTC) started the day trading near $70,000 before hitting a three-week low price at $66,170 during the U.S. session. It slightly rebounded to near $66,500, but was still down nearly 5% over the past 24 hours.

Altcoins saw even deeper pullbacks during the same period, with the broad-market crypto market benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index declining over 6% with all twenty constituents being in the red. Ethereum's ether (ETH) broke below $3,500 and was down 6.5%, while solana (SOL), dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano's ADA and Chainlink's LINK endured 6%-9% losses. "The stage is set for a frantic macro-Wednesday, with both May CPI data and the FED's interest rate decision poised to move the market," K33 analysts said. Investors will monitor the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members' interest rate outlook – the so-called "dot plot" – to see how many rate cuts policymakers are projecting for this year in light of recent sticky inflation readings and softer economic data.

"The FOMC dot plot, alongside forward guidance during Jerome Powell’s press conference, is likely to be the most material price movers, as BTC has resumed its attentiveness to the market's interest rate expectations." Market observers noted some positive signs during the sell-off that could point to a quick recovery. Bitcoin saw multiple pullbacks this year before FOMC meetings only to reverse the move soon after, pseudonymous crypto analyst Gumshoe pointed out in an X post.

🎶 Market Jitters

In June, Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) reached unprecedented levels, surpassing $37.6 billion, a figure that traditionally signals impending volatility for Bitcoin's price. Despite a subsequent price retreat, data from CoinGlass indicated that Bitcoin futures OI remained above $35 billion. This heightened activity in futures markets has often been a precursor to significant price movements, suggesting that traders should brace themselves for potential turbulence.

Filbfilb, the co-founder of trading suite DecenTrader, noted the risk in the current market dynamics, observing that while Bitcoin's price remained flat, OI had increased by $1.5 billion. This combination of stable pricing and rising OI typically denotes a high-risk scenario, where the market is poised for sudden shifts. Filbfilb's analysis pointed to the potential for dramatic market moves, underscoring the delicate balance in the crypto markets.

In his analysis, Filbfilb provided a sobering perspective on Bitcoin's near-term prospects, projecting a "worst case scenario" that could see BTC/USD dropping to as low as $45,000. This forecast includes potential downside wicks, highlighting the possibility of sharp, temporary dips before any recovery. The scenario emphasizes the inherent volatility in Bitcoin trading, particularly when market signals point to heightened speculative activity. As traders navigate these conditions, the need for caution and strategic planning becomes paramount.

🫨 Sharding

Sharding involves dividing a blockchain into several smaller, identical chains known as "shards." Each shard processes transactions and smart contracts simultaneously with the others, significantly enhancing the network's efficiency and scalability. This approach allows for greater transaction throughput and can help alleviate congestion in the blockchain.