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In the last four days, the Bitcoin price has plummeted over 15%, with a significant 7.8% drop occurring in just the past 24 hours. From a high of nearly $72,000 in early June, the price of BTC has now declined by almost 25%. Here are the key factors behind yesterday’s dramatic fall in price.<\/p>\n

#1 Mt. Gox\u2019s Bitcoin Repayments<\/h2>\n

The impending distribution of 142,000 BTC by the defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox has significantly stirred market anxiety<\/a>. This amount, representing 0.68% of the total Bitcoin supply, is slated for distribution among the creditors of the exchange, which ceased operations in 2014 due to a major hacking event.<\/p>\n

The distribution process has already seen large transfers, with 52,633 BTC moved in recent hours, suggesting that preparations are underway for a large-scale disbursement. Market observers and analysts are closely monitoring these movements, as the potential for massive selling by these creditors could inject considerable volatility into the market.<\/p>\n

The psychological impact of this distribution has presumably led to preemptive selling among Bitcoin holders, further amplifying market jitters.<\/p>\n

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Mt. Gox moves its Bitcoin | Source: Arkham<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#2 German Government<\/h2>\n

The German government’s decision to begin liquidating<\/a> its Bitcoin holdings has sent ripples through the market as well, with transactions recorded on major exchanges such as Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Kraken.<\/p>\n

Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Could Massively Crash Like In May 2021, Warns Fund Manager<\/a><\/div>\n

Over a fortnight, the government reduced its holdings from 50,000 BTC to 42,274 BTC. Market participants are understandably nervous that a continuous sell-off by a major holder like a government could lead to downward price pressure.<\/p>\n

#3 Massive Long Liquidations<\/h3>\n

The Bitcoin market has experienced a sharp increase in the liquidation of long positions, with a record $212 million worth of BTC liquidated just in the past 48 hours. This liquidation is the most significant since April 13, when $261 million worth of BTC longs were liquidated, leading to a steep decline in Bitcoin\u2019s price from $68,500 to $61,600.<\/p>\n

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BTC total liquidations | Source: Coinglass<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Such liquidations often trigger a chain reaction, leading to forced sell-offs and further price declines. These liquidations are indicative of a highly leveraged market where investors might be overextended, contributing to heightened market volatility.<\/p>\n

#4 BTC Miner Capitulation<\/h3>\n

Post the Bitcoin halving<\/a> event on April 20, 2024, the mining reward was halved from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC, escalating economic pressures on miners. This reward reduction was anticipated to increase Bitcoin\u2019s price, but the increase did not materialize, leaving miners with diminishing returns.<\/p>\n

Related Reading: Glassnode: Bitcoin $110,000 Target Holds, Breaking These Key Levels Crucial To Avoid Crash<\/a><\/div>\n

The current capitulation among miners is akin to previous market bottoms, such as the one seen following the FTX collapse<\/a>, researchers from CryptoQuant recently revealed. Indicators of miner distress, including a significant 7.7% drop in hashrate and a plummet in mining revenue per hash to near all-time lows, means that many miners were forced to turn off their equipment and sell the BTC stash.<\/p>\n

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Bitcoin network hashrate drawdown | Source: X @jjcmoreno<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#5 Slowdown In US Spot Bitcoin ETF Activity<\/h3>\n

Contrary to expectations of a buoyant market driven by institutional investments through spot Bitcoin ETFs, there has been a noticeable slowdown<\/a> in this sector. The anticipated “second wave” of institutional money has failed to materialize thus far, leading to subdued activity in the ETF space. Instead, the spot ETFs are currently experiencing a summer lull.<\/p>\n

The enthusiasm surrounding Bitcoin ETFs has been unable to counteract the overwhelmingly negative market sentiment; however, its direct impact remains relatively minor. Leading on-chain analyst James \u201cCheckmate\u201d Check recently estimated<\/a> that only 20% of the spot volume is attributable to spot ETFs, with the remainder stemming from traditional spot markets. Over recent weeks, long-term BTC holders have been selling off their holdings in significant numbers, which has been the primary driver of the downward pressure on the market.<\/p>\n

At press time, BTC traded at $54,434.<\/p>\n

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BTC dropped below $54,000, 1-day chart | Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In the last four days, the Bitcoin price has plummeted over 15%, with a significant 7.8% drop occurring in just the past 24 hours. From a high of nearly $72,000 in early June, the price of BTC has now declined by almost 25%. Here are the key factors behind yesterday’s dramatic fall in price. #1 Mt. Gox\u2019s Bitcoin Repayments The impending distribution of 142,000 BTC by the defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox has significantly stirred market anxiety. This amount, representing 0.68% of the total Bitcoin supply, is slated for distribution among the creditors of the exchange, which ceased operations in 2014 due to a major hacking event. The distribution process has already seen large transfers, with 52,633 BTC moved in recent hours, suggesting that preparations are underway for a large-scale disbursement. Market observers and analysts are closely monitoring these movements, as the potential for massive selling by these creditors could inject considerable volatility into the market. The psychological impact of this distribution has presumably led to preemptive selling among Bitcoin holders, further amplifying market jitters. #2 German Government The German government’s decision to begin liquidating its Bitcoin holdings has sent ripples through the market as well, with transactions recorded on major exchanges such as Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Kraken. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Could Massively Crash Like In May 2021, Warns Fund Manager Over a fortnight, the government reduced its holdings from 50,000 BTC to 42,274 BTC. Market participants are understandably nervous that a continuous sell-off by a major holder like a government could lead to downward price pressure. #3 Massive Long Liquidations The Bitcoin market has experienced a sharp increase in the liquidation of long positions, with a record $212 million worth of BTC liquidated just in the past 48 hours. This liquidation is the most significant since April 13, when $261 million worth of BTC longs were liquidated, leading to a steep decline in Bitcoin\u2019s price from $68,500 to $61,600. Such liquidations often trigger a chain reaction, leading to forced sell-offs and further price declines. These liquidations are indicative of a highly leveraged market where investors might be overextended, contributing to heightened market volatility. #4 BTC Miner Capitulation Post the Bitcoin halving event on April 20, 2024, the mining reward was halved from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC, escalating economic pressures on miners. This reward reduction was anticipated to increase Bitcoin\u2019s price, but the increase did not materialize, leaving miners with diminishing returns. Related Reading: Glassnode: Bitcoin $110,000 Target Holds, Breaking These Key Levels Crucial To Avoid Crash The current capitulation among miners is akin to previous market bottoms, such as the one seen following the FTX collapse, researchers from CryptoQuant recently revealed. Indicators of miner distress, including a significant 7.7% drop in hashrate and a plummet in mining revenue per hash to near all-time lows, means that many miners were forced to turn off their equipment and sell the BTC stash. #5 Slowdown In US Spot Bitcoin ETF Activity Contrary to expectations of a buoyant market driven by institutional investments through spot Bitcoin ETFs, there has been a noticeable slowdown in this sector. The anticipated “second wave” of institutional money has failed to materialize thus far, leading to subdued activity in the ETF space. Instead, the spot ETFs are currently experiencing a summer lull. The enthusiasm surrounding Bitcoin ETFs has been unable to counteract the overwhelmingly negative market sentiment; however, its direct impact remains relatively minor. Leading on-chain analyst James \u201cCheckmate\u201d Check recently estimated that only 20% of the spot volume is attributable to spot ETFs, with the remainder stemming from traditional spot markets. Over recent weeks, long-term BTC holders have been selling off their holdings in significant numbers, which has been the primary driver of the downward pressure on the market. At press time, BTC traded at $54,434. 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