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Crypto Market Faces Significant Decline as Bitcoin and Ether Drop Amid Bearish Sentiment

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Last updated: September 22, 2025 11:31 am
News Desk
Published: September 22, 2025
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In a significant downturn for the cryptocurrency market over the past day, Bitcoin and Ether experienced steep declines, indicative of broader market pressures. Bitcoin fell 2.6% to $112,700, while Ether dropped over 6%, reflecting a substantial loss in investor confidence. The CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks a wide range of cryptocurrencies, decreased nearly 8%, and the CoinDesk 80 Index saw a decline of 7.5%.

The bearish sentiment in the crypto market coincides with a strengthening dollar index and the post-Federal Reserve meeting environment. Pre-market trading also mirrored this downtrend, with key U.S. crypto equities such as MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) each losing approximately 2.8%. In contrast, the S&P 500 futures only dipped slightly by 0.2%, indicating that the pressures were largely isolated within the crypto sector.

Market analysts are divided in their interpretations of the recent pullback. Some view it as a necessary correction to eliminate excess leverage, which could ultimately pave the way for more sustainable gains. This liquidation has resulted in approximately $1.5 billion being wiped out from leveraged positions within the crypto market. However, others, like Markus Thielen of 10x Research, expressed a more cautious outlook, stating that current inflows into Bitcoin are insufficient to support significant price increases.

This year has seen approximately $140.5 billion in total inflows into cryptocurrencies. Notably, $63.1 billion came from stablecoins, while Bitcoin has received $52.4 billion through various means, including ETFs and futures. Ether, meanwhile, has attracted about $24.9 billion. Recent trends suggest a renewed preference for Bitcoin over Ether, with U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs raising more than $3.48 billion this month alone, while Ether ETFs have only brought in $406.87 million.

Demand dynamics appear to be shifting as well, with Matrixport indicating that interest from digital asset treasuries, particularly from Ethereum-focused companies, may be waning. This could restrict their capacity to invest further, prompting calls for tighter risk management.

On the technical front, the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid faces a supply test as 237.8 million of its HYPE tokens are slated for unlocking over the next 24 months. Early movements indicate volatility, with Arthur Hayes’ family office reportedly selling 96,600 HYPE tokens, valued at $5.1 million, which coincided with a continued slide in the token’s price.

Concurrently, traditional markets reacted differently. Gold has extended its rally amid ongoing fiscal concerns, drawing investors seeking safe-haven assets. The yen remained steady against the dollar amidst inflationary remarks from a prominent Japanese political candidate.

In the altcoin sector, several cryptocurrencies suffered heavy sell-offs, with a notable $1.6 billion in liquidations, particularly in Ether trading pairs. This shift in market sentiment resulted in negative funding rates for Ether, suggesting a growing appetite for short positions among traders.

Looking at market movements, Bitcoin is now trading at $112,403.60, while Ether stands at $4,162.70. The CoinDesk 20 Index is down to 4,015.36. Meanwhile, as the average crypto token’s relative strength index (RSI) hits 28.4, the market suggests heavily oversold conditions, potentially setting the stage for a relief rally unless major cryptocurrencies break crucial support levels.

In summary, the current landscape highlights a complex interplay between bearish market sentiment, shifting capital flows, and technical factors that could influence future recovery or further declines in cryptocurrency prices.

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