Bitcoin price drop: these are the possible reasons for the downturn:
On Wednesday night, Bitcoin’s price dropped by approximately 6% to nearly $58,000, breaking thus clearly below the $60,000 mark.
Volatility : Such fluctuations are common for BTC, as seen many times in the past.
Market Movement Reasons : The reasons for these movements are often hard to pinpoint, even for experts. This time, it seems to be a mix of:
Selling pressure from a Bitcoin whale
Liquidations in the futures market
Uncertainties regarding upcoming US economic data
Possible distribution of Mt.Gox coins
Mt.Gox Coins Distribution : BitGo might have started distributing Mt.Gox coins on Tuesday afternoon, as suggested by a transaction. Social media speculates this could have contributed to the BTC price drop.
Bitcoin Whale Selling Pressure : Around 23:15 CET on Tuesday, a transaction of 2,300 BTC worth over $136 million was sent to the Kraken exchange by a Bitcoin whale, who still holds over 18,140 BTC worth more than $1 billion.
Overleveraged Futures Market : Fear of further selling pressure led to a cascade of liquidations in the futures market. According to Coinglass, about 90,000 traders and nearly $320 million were liquidated in the last 24 hours, with long positions accounting for over $260 million.
US Economic Data : Upcoming US economic data and company quarterly reports, such as those from Nvidia and inflation data (PCE), could have caused further uncertainty among investors. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced a potential shift in monetary policy (rate cuts), but it remains dependent on upcoming economic data.
Current BTC Price : The BTC price has since recovered slightly and is trading just above $60,000.
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