Understanding the Reasons Behind Today’s Crypto Market Decline: A Comprehensive Analysis
Crypto markets are plummeting, causing significant losses for Bitcoin and altcoins. What's behind this sudden drop? Let's delve into the reasons and outlook.
Translated on August 26, 2025 at 14:09 by Simon Dumoulin
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Crypto Market Crash: Causes and Consequences
The crypto market is going through a difficult period, with widespread price declines. Bitcoin has fallen below $110,000, dragging numerous other cryptocurrencies down with it, including Fartcoin, which has hit a 4-month low. But what are the reasons behind this debacle, and what can we expect for the future?
The total crypto market capitalization has suffered heavy losses, with more than $166 billion wiped out in just 24 hours. This massive drop has triggered $818 million in liquidations, shaking investor confidence. The TOTAL, representing the value of the entire market, now sits at $3.73 trillion, a critical level signaling increased volatility ahead.
Despite this pullback, the crypto market remains above the support zone of $3.73 trillion, giving optimistic investors a chance to regain control. If new capital flows into discounted cryptocurrencies, the TOTAL could even climb back to $3.81 trillion. However, if bearish pressure persists, a slide toward $3.56 trillion is possible, risking widespread loss of confidence.
Technical Analysis of Bitcoin and Fartcoin
For Bitcoin, the situation isn’t much brighter. The largest cryptocurrency has dropped 3.2% in 24 hours, falling below the symbolic $110,000 threshold. It now trades at $109,826, reflecting strong selling pressure. BTC is approaching the support level of $108,000, a zone historically conducive to rebounds. If buyers intervene with confidence, this support could stabilize current prices and pave the way for a return above $110,000.
Among altcoins, Fartcoin has particularly suffered, plummeting 17% in 24 hours. The asset has reached a 4-month low of $0.78, after losing support at $0.80. Fartcoin is now approaching the support level of $0.73, a threshold that previously served as a springboard last April. A bounce from this zone could allow the altcoin to reclaim $0.80 and initiate a possible short-term rally, with $0.87 as the next resistance.
Although the crypto market is currently experiencing a difficult period with significant losses, it maintains strong long-term potential. Savvy investors will likely see opportunities to seize in this context of high volatility. September could prove challenging, and dollar-cost averaging (DCA) might be the best solution for experienced investors.
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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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