Crypto Market Faces Downturn as Major Assets Decline

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn, with the global market capitalization falling by 1.0% to $3.74 trillion, as reported by CoinMarketCap. The 24-hour trading volume showed a modest slowdown, standing at $238 billion.

Market Performance

Among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap, eight have traded lower over the past 24 hours, indicating a continued weakness across major assets. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a decline of 0.8%, trading at $107,735, while Ethereum (ETH) dropped 1.5% to $3,831. Binance Coin (BNB) also faced a decrease of 0.9%, reaching $1,068.

Other notable cryptocurrencies such as Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) also experienced declines, with SOL slipping 0.7% to $184.92 and XRP edging down 1.4% to $2.40. Conversely, Lido Staked Ether (stETH) emerged as a rare gainer, rising 1.0% to $3,828.

Notable Market Movements

Early Bitcoin whale Owen Gunden made headlines by transferring 364 BTC, worth approximately $40.25 million, to the Kraken exchange. Despite this substantial movement, Gunden continues to hold a significant amount of Bitcoin, totaling 10,959 BTC, valued at approximately $1.19 billion.

In the backdrop of the crypto market's performance, the US and India are reportedly close to finalizing a landmark trade agreement. This deal, expected to be announced during the ASEAN Summit, could significantly alter global trade dynamics by reducing tariffs on Indian exports to the US from 50% to 15%.

Impact on Crypto Sentiment

The crypto market sentiment remains deeply entrenched in fear, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 29. This decline from a previous level of 33 reflects a growing caution among traders. Compared to the prior month's neutral reading of 47, the current sentiment points to increased market uncertainty.

Despite the market's downturn, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a notable resurgence in inflows, with a daily net influx of $477.19 million. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust led the charge with $210.9 million in inflows, followed by other notable funds such as Ark 21Shares and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund.

Similarly, US spot Ethereum ETFs also saw a positive inflow of $141.66 million, led by Fidelity’s FETH and BlackRock’s ETHA, indicating renewed investor interest.

Meanwhile, the retail chain Bealls has started accepting cryptocurrency payments across its 660 stores in the US through a partnership with Flexa, showcasing the growing adoption of digital currencies in traditional retail.

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