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Is the bottom close for crypto? Here’s what analysts say

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Crypto markets have recently faced a sharp downturn, dropping to their lowest levels in three months and reversing most of the gains seen after Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential victory. The pullback has been fueled by both macroeconomic uncertainty and crypto-specific factors, deepening investor concerns about the market’s trajectory. Among the key factors weighing on sentiment is the recent Bybit exchange hack, described as the biggest crypto heist in history, which has further eroded trust in centralized platforms. Meanwhile, record outflows from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) suggest that institutional investors are temporarily pulling back, adding to selling pressure and fueling volatility. As a result, the global cryptocurrency market cap has fallen to $2.77 trillion, marking a 0.8% decline in the last 24 hours. As the market matures, accurately predicting cycle stages has become increasingly difficult. ...

Is this time different? Expert explains why altcoins are underperforming

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Altcoins have been underperforming this cycle, raising doubts on whether this time will be different from previous altseasons. A crypto expert and onchain analyst provided one explanation of why it could be happening, looking at market dynamics. Previously, a market bull cycle was made of Bitcoin (BTC), reaching new highs and money rotating to altcoins. This dynamics created what analysts call an “altseason,” when other cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin, sending its market dominance downwards. On November 27, Ki Young Ju, CEO and analyst at CryptoQuant , noted that altcoins’ market cap lags behind that of Bitcoin. According to him, this is caused by a significant change in the demand for Bitcoin – away from spot exchanging. Picks for you SUI prepares for its largest unlock to date this Sunday – Should you be worried? ...