Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Crashes to $99,000 as Crypto Market Wipes Out $1 Trillion in a Month

The global cryptocurrency market faced another major rout this week as Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dropped below the $99,000 mark before recovering slightly above $101,000. Ethereum (ETH) also tumbled over 10% to around $3,000 before edging back to $3,200.

According to data, the overall crypto market has lost more than $1 trillion since October 6, marking one of the steepest monthly declines in recent memory. Most major tokens fell between 2–10% in the past 24 hours, while a newly launched Sui-based token MMT defied the trend, skyrocketing nearly 1,900% since its debut.

Data revealed $1.73 billion in crypto positions were liquidated, including $1.32 billion in longs and $406 million in shorts. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the wipeout, with $444 million and $486 million liquidated respectively. Over 436,000 traders were liquidated globally, the largest being a $26 million ETH-USD position on Hyperliquid.

Market analysts believe the traditional four-year crypto cycle no longer applies, noting that investors are increasingly redirecting capital toward equities and the booming AI sector. Despite the continued expansion of stablecoin supply, experts suggest a sustainable recovery will depend on fresh inflows into spot ETFs and Digital Asset Trust (DAT) products, not just on Bitcoin’s next halving event.

Top 5 Cryptocurrencies by Market Value

Rank Cryptocurrency Price (USD) 24h Change Market Cap (Approx.)
1 Bitcoin (BTC) $101,200 -4.8% $1.98 Trillion
2 Ethereum (ETH) $3,200 -7.1% $385 Billion
3 Tether (USDT) $1.00 +0.01% $115 Billion
4 BNB (BNB) $580 -3.4% $85 Billion
5 Solana (SOL) $172 -6.9% $78 Billion

Analysts warn that if market sentiment remains weak, Bitcoin could test lower support levels near $95,000. However, long-term investors remain optimistic, citing growing institutional adoption and the potential impact of upcoming ETF approvals.

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