Latest Prices
- CoinDesk 20 Index: 1,888 -3.6%
- Bitcoin (BTC): $58,764 -3.8%
- Ether (ETC): $2,639 -3.7%
- S&P 500: 5,455.21 +0.4%
- Gold: $2,496 +2.3%
- Nikkei 225: 36,726.64 +0.78%
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Bitcoin has fallen over 4.5% to under $58,500 in the last 24 hours, having dropped as low as $57,750. BTC losses led drops across major tokens, with ETH also down over 4.5% and SOL falling just under 4%. The broad-based CoinDesk 20, a liquid index tracking the largest tokens by capitalization, has lost 3.5%.
The drop in prices came after U.S. July consumer price index (CPI) figures were released late Wednesday. The CPI increased by 2.9% year-on-year, as expected, the first time it has risen less than 3% since 2021.
Why Crypto Prices are Sensitive to US Economic Data
Some traders expect bitcoin to drop as low as $55,000 in the near term, which could spell further losses for other major tokens. This sensitivity is due to investors’ preference for stability over riskier assets, according to K33 Research. ‘A new sell-off momentum is still the prevailing scenario, with a potential pullback to $55K,’ Alex Kuptsikevich, the FxPro senior market analyst, shared in a Thursday note.
‘Data supporting the Fed’s imminent easing of monetary policy may encourage the bulls to overcome the short-term downtrend and give the green light to rise to $66K.’
Crypto ETFs: The Latest News
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $81 million in net outflows on Wednesday, ending a two-day positive streak. Grayscale’s GBTC registered $56 million in outflows, the most among counterparts, with Fidelity’s FBTC recording $18 million in outflows.
Ark Invest’s ARKB and Bitwise’s BITB lost $6.7 million and $5.7 million respectively. Franklin Templeton’s EZBC and BlackRock’s IBIT were the only products with net inflows, adding a cumulative $6 million.
Ether ETFs fared better, with $10 million in net inflows, extending a streak to three days. BlackRock’s ETHA recorded $16 million in inflows, while Grayscale’s ETHE lost $16 million. Grayscale’s mini Ether trust ETH, Fidelity’s FETH and Bitwise’s ETHW took on a cumulative $11 million inflows.
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Conclusion
The current market sentiment is one of caution and uncertainty. The drop in prices may be attributed to the release of U.S. CPI figures, which investors are highly sensitive to due to their preference for stability over riskier assets.
However, there is still potential for a rebound if data supporting the Fed’s imminent easing of monetary policy comes to light. The crypto market will continue to be closely watched as it navigates these uncertain times.
