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We have just experienced very nervous hours in the markets, and this is still felt today from early morning. Crypto continues to react more to politics and macro than to the technological news itself.
Politics and macro The focus remains on the United States. The market continues to grapple with issues related to the Trump administration, the approach to inflation, and expectations regarding the FED. After recent statements and nominations, it is clear that investors no longer believe in quick and aggressive rate cuts. This limits liquidity and impacts risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Additionally, global geopolitical uncertainty is rising, and capital is seeking safer havens in the short term.

Bitcoin made a noticeable rebound today after a nervous downward session that pushed the price even close to 73,000 dollars. The impetus for the rise was the decision of the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed a funding bill aimed at ending the partial shutdown of the federal government.
After the announcement, BTC quickly pulled itself up and again found itself in the region of 75,000 dollars, which is near one of the important psychological levels. For the market, this was a clear sigh of relief after several days of increasing macro uncertainty.

US politics, the FED, global fear, and the crypto market under pressure
The last hours in the cryptocurrency market have been difficult and tense. We are witnessing a clear change in sentiment that does not stem from a single news item, but from the interplay of politics, macroeconomics, and market technique. Crypto is behaving like a high-risk asset again, and this is visible in prices, volume, and liquidations.
What happened in the last few hours
Bitcoin fell below 80,000 USD over the weekend, and at its lowest point, it dropped to around 74,500 USD, marking a correction of over 30% from local peaks. These are the lowest levels in many months and a clear signal that the market has shifted from a phase of euphoria to a phase of fear.

XRP remains one of the most recognizable assets in the cryptocurrency market, but at the same time, one of the most dependent on narratives and external factors. Currently, the XRP rate hovers around 1.55–1.65 USD, and over the past 12 months, the token has recorded a decline of about 20–40%, which shows its high sensitivity to regulations and global market sentiment.
Despite this, XRP shows relative resilience compared to many mid-cap projects. Activity on the XRP Ledger remains stable, and transfer volumes are maintained at a moderate level, with periodic increases in the use of applications based on the Ripple ecosystem. The market still treats XRP more as a narrative asset, responding to regulatory and institutional catalysts, rather than as a purely utility token.

The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase of severe stress. Bitcoin has fallen below $75,000, Ethereum has dropped below $2,200, and XRP and DOGE are experiencing some of the strongest declines in months. Over $500 billion has evaporated from the market in just a few days, and investor sentiment has plunged to a level of extreme fear.
This is not an ordinary correction. It is a combination of several factors that have hit the market simultaneously.
Macro hits crypto:
The main trigger was the partial shutdown of the U.S. government, which increased uncertainty in the financial markets. Investors began to flee from risk, and cryptocurrencies – just like technology stocks – came under selling pressure.

The market enters a new week in quite a tense atmosphere. After recent declines, investors are cautious, and the sentiment remains more defensive than euphoric. It is clear that capital is not flowing abundantly into altcoins today, but rather circulating pointwise and very selectively.
When it comes to politics and macro, the markets are still digesting the effects of the recent tensions in the USA. Uncertainty around public finances, debt, and fiscal decisions is directly impacting risky assets. Crypto reacts similarly to the stock market: first, a flight from risk, then a slow search for stabilization. Today, investors will particularly be watching for signals coming from the bond market and the dollar, as they have set the tone for the entire market in recent days.

Bitcoin took a strong hit over the weekend. The price fell below 80,000 USD for the first time in many months, and the correction from the local peak has already exceeded 30%. At the time of writing, BTC is trading around 78,700 USD, and the market clearly shows that there is a lack of fresh capital.
This drop once again turned attention to Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and their huge exposure to Bitcoin. The average purchase price of BTC by the company is around 76,000 USD, so technically speaking, the position is currently 'underwater'. However, this is more of a psychological problem than a real threat.

Today's morning on the crypto market starts in a nervous atmosphere. Investors are still reacting to political events in the USA and signals coming from the macro market, which translates into a weaker sentiment on Binance and the entire altcoin market.
Politics and macro The biggest topic remains the uncertainty around the funding of the US government and the further policy of the Federal Reserve. The market is still trying to price whether we will actually see interest rate cuts in 2026 and to what extent. Each such uncertainty hits risky assets, and crypto is being treated exactly in this way today.

Today, the price of XRP fell by 4%, recording $1.68 at the time of publication, resulting in over a 12% loss for the week and 9% for the month. The main reasons are a mix of macroeconomic factors, whale movements, and tensions in the cryptocurrency market.
The partial shutdown of the US government has increased uncertainty among investors, causing declines in traditional and digital markets. The rising dominance of Bitcoin (59.24%) is drawing liquidity away from altcoins, and the Fear and Greed Index remains at 26 – the lowest level since November 2025.

Co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, revealed that he earned about 70 thousand USD on the predictive platform Polymarket, betting… against market euphoria. He invested about 440 thousand USD, using a strategy he himself called a half-joke 'anti-crazy mode.'
It was about one thing: to observe the moments when the market starts to act under the influence of emotions, hype, and herd mentality, and then to bet on the opposite scenario. Calmness, logic, and analysis instead of chasing the crowd. As he admitted, it was not only about money for him, but about testing market behaviors.

The Coinbase case is back in the spotlight, and this time in a serious tone. A judge in Delaware has allowed the shareholders' lawsuit to proceed, accusing the company's directors of insider trading. This is despite the fact that an internal investigation by Coinbase itself previously cleared the management of any wrongdoing.
The lawsuit concerns events prior to Coinbase's debut on the stock exchange. Shareholders claim that some directors, including CEO Brian Armstrong and Marc Andreessen, sold shares worth nearly 3 billion dollars before the market saw a real valuation of the company. According to the lawsuit, this allowed them to avoid losses exceeding one billion dollars.