Cryptocurrencies, precious metals, and equities all slipped today after an energetic rally that carried markets higher over the past week and a half. Signs of fatigue are emerging, with momentum stalling across several asset classes. Meanwhile, bitcoin dropped to a mid-day low of $102,622.
Crypto, Gold, and Stocks Cool Off After Red-Hot Rally — Is the Momentum Fading?
Markets are flashing red after a powerful 10-day rally begins to fizzle. Cryptocurrencies, equities, and precious metals all took a breather on Wednesday, showing signs of fatigue and renewed selling pressure.
The spotlight is once again on Bitcoin (BTC), which dipped to an intraday low of $102,622, backing away from Tuesday’s failed push past the key $105,000 resistance level. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests that overbought conditions are giving way to a technical correction, and traders are watching closely for whether this pullback is a pause—or a prelude to deeper declines.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip as Crypto Market Cools
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Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 1% intraday, touching a low of $102,622 before rebounding slightly above $103,000 by 2:30 p.m. (ET).
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Ethereum (ETH) also shed around 1%, following a similar trajectory.
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The broader crypto market was down 1.12% in the past 24 hours, with trade volume remaining steady at $146.31 billion.
Some tokens bucked the trend:
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WAL, RAY, PENGU, and FORM posted gains of 5% to 10%.
But others suffered sharper losses:
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EOS, BRETT, WIF, and PI plunged between 9.2% and 10%, leading the day’s laggards.
Wall Street Feels the Chill Too
U.S. stock indices echoed the downturn:
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Dow Jones: -0.28% to 42,022.91
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S&P 500: -0.02% to 5,885.17
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NYSE Composite: -0.55% to 19,614.91
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Only the Nasdaq showed resilience, slightly in the green as bond yields climbed.
Analysts cite lingering recession concerns and a hawkish Federal Reserve stance as key drivers weighing on sentiment.
Gold and Silver Hit Resistance as Precious Metals Dip
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Gold dropped over 2%, currently trading around $3,182 per ounce
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Silver lost 1.96%, priced at $32.45
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Platinum fell 0.85%, while Palladium saw a modest 0.24% decline
The recent optimism tied to global trade negotiations seems to be fading, with investors shifting back to caution amid economic uncertainty.
What’s Next? Caution Creeps In
The key question now: Is this just a healthy cooldown, or a warning sign? Markets had surged for nearly two weeks, led by crypto and tech stocks. But repeated rejections at resistance levels for BTC and ETH signal caution.
Traders are now watching:
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Whether Bitcoin can retest and break $105,000
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How macro factors — like the Federal Reserve and economic data — will shape sentiment
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If risk appetite returns, or if we’re in for a broader market correction
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