Global crypto markets tumbled alongside U.S. equities on Tuesday as bearish sentiment gripped financial markets. The total digital asset market cap shrank 1.89%, settling at $2.67 trillion, with Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipping to $81,138 during trading hours.
🔥 Bitcoin Battles Bears: $224M Liquidation Frenzy! 🔥
A crimson tide swept through the market, triggering over $224.5 million in liquidations, as traders struggled to navigate the uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement on March 19.
📉 Bitcoin (BTC) - Down 1.84%, hitting a low of $81,138 before rebounding near $82,000.
📉 Dogecoin (DOGE) - Dumped 4.42%, leading major declines.
📉 Cardano (ADA) - Slid 4.16%, struggling to find support.
📉 XRP & Solana (SOL) - Dropped 3.7% and 3.5%, respectively, as selling pressure mounted.
📊 Wall Street Woes Spill Over to Crypto!
U.S. stock markets—including the Nasdaq, NYSE, Dow Jones, and S&P 500—also faltered, as investors weighed economic concerns, geopolitical trade tensions, and the looming Fed rate decision. With interest rate uncertainty in focus, risk assets like crypto bore the brunt of market jitters.
💰 Whale Games & Leverage Wipeouts!
Despite the downturn, BTC rebounded to $82K by midday following speculation of Hyperliquid whale trading activity. The same trader who shorted BTC with 40x leverage, only to profit $9M, later flipped long on MELANIA, a meme-inspired token.
Meanwhile, the market saw $145.86 million in long liquidations, with:
🔹 $45.83M in BTC longs wiped out
🔹 $24.96M in ETH derivatives losses
🔹 111,642 traders liquidated
🔹 Biggest hit: A $2.18M BTC futures position on Binance
🚨 What’s Next? The $82K BTC Battle!
At noon on March 18, Bitcoin continued struggling below the $82K zone, awaiting fresh catalysts. Traders are watching the Fed’s upcoming decision, which could fuel further volatility.
🔹 Key Level to Watch: BTC needs to reclaim $83K+ for a bullish reversal.
🔹 Risk Alert: Another dip could test $80K psychological support.
🔹 Pro Tip: Volatility is 🔥—manage leverage and watch for breakouts!
📢 Will BTC bounce or break? Drop your thoughts! 👇
💰 Buy and trade here on BTC!
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