Bitcoin has taken a sharp hit, dropping 4% in the past 24 hours, sparking concerns among investors. The global cryptocurrency market suffered a massive $99 billion loss, bringing its total market cap down to $2.89 trillion. Several key factors contributed to this sudden decline in Bitcoin’s price.
Uncertainty Over U.S. Government’s Bitcoin Plans
One major reason behind Bitcoin’s decline is the market’s uncertainty regarding the U.S. government’s Bitcoin strategy. Initially, Bitcoin surged to $92,000 following President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. However, the rally was short-lived as investors realized the executive order lacked details on how the government would acquire more Bitcoin.
With no clear accumulation strategy, skepticism has risen among traders. Financial analyst Peter Schiff has argued that the absence of a well-defined plan could negatively impact Bitcoin’s long-term growth prospects.
While it's up for debate whether the government can buy more Bitcoin for the strategic reserve, the one thing the executive order makes clear is that the crypto stockpile will consist only of seized tokens, so no ETH, XRP, ADA, or SOL will be bought. So at least there's that!
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) March 7, 2025
Heavy Outflows from Bitcoin ETFs
Another critical factor in Bitcoin’s price drop is the significant outflow from Bitcoin spot ETFs. Data from Farside shows that Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a massive $134.3 million outflow in a single day. This followed a brief period of positive inflows, where ETFs saw $22.1 million entering the market.
Leading the outflows was BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which saw a $50.6 million decline. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) followed with $34.5 million in outflows, while Franklin Templeton’s fund lost $18 million. The lack of net inflows from any major ETF signals strong selling pressure from institutional investors.
Market Liquidations Intensify Selling Pressure
The market also witnessed large-scale liquidations, further exacerbating Bitcoin’s decline. Over the past 24 hours, traders lost a staggering $531 million, with long positions suffering the most at $398.3 million in losses. The largest single liquidation occurred on Bitfinex’s BTC/USDT pair, valued at $15.4 million.
Technical analysis indicates that Bitcoin is struggling to maintain its key support level of $89,041. If it fails to reclaim this level, further declines toward $85,000 or even $82,761 could occur. However, if BTC flips $90,800 into support, a recovery toward $93,625 may be possible.
Also Read: Trump’s Bitcoin Executive Order: U.S. Loses Billions, Creates ‘Digital Fort Knox’ for BTC!
As uncertainty looms, Bitcoin’s next move remains unpredictable, keeping investors on edge.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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