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