The cryptocurrency market has plunged, with Bitcoin losing nearly $310 million in a single transaction. A Bitcoin whale triggered a massive flash crash, dropping the price below $114,000. While other cryptocurrencies held up better, this sharp correction highlights market volatility and the need to closely monitor big investors' movements.
The cryptocurrency market has slipped to $3.95 trillion, representing a decline of 0.89% over the past 24 hours. Investor sentiment has returned to neutral, with the fear and greed index standing at 50. The CMC100 index also reflected this weakness, falling 1.18% to $244.57. While the long-term outlook for digital assets remains bullish, this recent correction serves as a reminder that sudden activity from whales holding Bitcoin can reset trends within just a few hours.
Bitcoin has fallen back to $110,700, erasing gains recorded after the Federal Reserve’s outlook. Analysts point to a dramatic on-chain event as the cause: a whale sold more than 24,000 BTC, worth nearly $310 million, in a single transaction. Wallets linked to this whale still hold more than 152,000 BTC, with funds tracing back to deposits on HTX six years ago.
This sale triggered liquidations on major exchanges, particularly among leveraged traders. Bitcoin has “erased all of Friday’s gains” and highlighted that consolidation throughout August and September should be expected. While corrections are normal, Bitcoin is experiencing the heaviest setback compared to other cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum has shown greater resilience, maintaining above $4,700 despite a slight drop of 0.83% over the last day. On a weekly basis, ETH still displays growth of more than 10%, supported by staking inflows and increasing institutional demand.
XRP traded at $3.04, down 0.31%, while BNB hovered around $877.86, almost unchanged. BNB’s stability follows a major announcement: China Renaissance invested $100 million in BNB, becoming the first Hong Kong-listed company to hold the token.
Solana, one of the best performers in recent weeks, fell to $205.47, down 0.26% for the day, but maintaining a weekly gain of 15%. Dogecoin dropped to $0.2322, losing 1.54%, with memecoins following the broader correction.
Despite the recent drop, the cryptocurrency market remains dynamic and constantly evolving. Fluctuations are common, and it’s essential to closely monitor whale movements that can influence market trends in an instant. Stay informed about the latest news and adjust your strategies accordingly.
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Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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