Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), which plunged 14.2%, was also affected by the decline.
The crypto market took a nosedive on Friday after the stock market opened. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell over $4,000 in value to $66,440 as of 3:15 p.m. ET and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is off 9% over the same time period.
The crypto market took a nosedive on Friday after the stock market opened. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell over $4,000 in value to $66,440 as of 3:15 p.m. ET and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is off 9% over the same time period.
The decline started early on Friday but accelerated around noon ET when small declines became double-digit losses for many cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), which plunged 14.2%. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Wells notice to Uniswap Protocol Token.
The decline in the crypto market was not caused by any major news items out of the crypto world, but it is common for volatility to hit at the end of the week or on weekends. The U.S. dollar's strength and higher interest rates also contributed to this trend.
Inflation has been a significant factor in recent weeks as well, with hotter-than-expected inflation reported earlier this week causing an increase in interest rates and a drop in tech and growth stocks which have traditionally correlated with falling crypto values. The U.S. dollar's strength also contributed to the decline.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has been hit particularly hard as a result of the market chaos, with depressed prices forcing liquidations and raising the potential of havoc for some protocols such as Ethena, which uses controversial methods for maintaining USDe's one-dollar peg. The immediate cause of Saturday's market declines was not clear but former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes wrote in a blog post last week that dollar liquidity would drop right before tax payments are due in the U.S on April 15, which could lead to lower prices.
The Iranian attack on Israel also contributed to the decline as it caused investors to price in the threat of a broader Middle East war.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has been hit particularly hard as a result of the market chaos
Lower liquidity would lead to lower prices according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it mentions that former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes wrote in a blog post last week about dollar liquidity dropping before tax payments are due in the U.S.
>Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes wrote in a blog post last week that dollar liquidity would drop right before tax payments are due in the U.S.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.' This is an example of religious bias because it implies that white supremacy is a religion, which it isn't. Additionally, the article mentions Vivek Ramaswamy as being dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon. This is an example of monetary bias because it implies that supporting these ideas will lead to financial gain.
Vivek Ramaswamy has been dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.
The largest cryptocurrency pared some of the drop to change hands at about $63,700 as of 6:35 a.m. in Singapore on Sunday.
Lower liquidity would lead to lower prices according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes
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Bitcoin slid 7.7% on Saturday, the biggest such retreat since March 2023.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Bitcoin has steadied after sinking most since 2023 on Iran attack which is not true as it only sank for a day and then recovered some of its losses. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Bitcoin slid 7.7% on Saturday which makes it sound like a significant drop when in reality, this was just one day's worth of trading data and does not reflect long-term trends or market conditions.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that Bitcoin slid 7.7% on Saturday which makes it sound like a significant drop when in reality, this was just one day's worth of trading data and does not reflect long-term trends or market conditions.
The title implies that Bitcoin has steadied after sinking most since 2023 on Iran attack
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has fallen over $4,000 in value to $66,440 as of 3:15 p.m. ET and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is off 9% over the same time.
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) plunged 14.2%. The decline started early on Friday, but it accelerated around noon ET when small declines became double-digit losses for many cryptocurrencies.
There weren't any major news items out of the crypto world today, but this kind of volatility can often hit at the end of the week or on the weekend. A bad week for crypto
Hotter-than-expected inflation reported earlier this week caused an increase in interest rates and a drop in tech and growth stocks which have all traditionally correlated with falling crypto values.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Wells notice to Uniswap, which is a precursor to legal action against the cryptocurrency.
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With a lack of regulatory clarity, it's not surprising that some investors have chosen to take profits at market peaks.
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Travis Hoium of The Motley Fool has a conflict of interest on the topics of crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Uniswap Protocol Token. He may have financial ties to companies or individuals in these industries that could influence his coverage.
Travis Hoium is a contributor for The Motley Fool, which has received advertising revenue from Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange.
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Travis Hoium has a conflict of interest on the topics of crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Uniswap Protocol Token. He may have financial ties to companies or individuals in these industries which could compromise his ability to act objectively and impartially.
The article mentions that $1,000 in Bitcoin can be bought right now. Travis Hoium may have financial ties to companies or individuals involved in the crypto market.
The article mentions that $668 million in long positions were liquidated on Friday. Travis Hoium may have financial ties to companies or individuals involved in the crypto market.
The article mentions that Uniswap Protocol Token was mentioned. Travis Hoium may have financial ties to companies or individuals involved in the crypto market.
Travis Hoium is a contributor at The Motley Fool, which has published articles about Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE).
. The article discusses the impact of Iran's attack on Israel on cryptocurrency prices.
. Bitcoin, ether and XRP all experienced a decline in price after the attack.
. This indicates that risk assets will be under pressure as investors start to price in the threat of a broader Middle East war.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that cryptocurrency prices fell after Iran launched a wave of drones at Israel. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that the fall in cryptocurrency prices was directly caused by the attack on Israel when there are other factors contributing to their decline such as market volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Secondly, the author uses sensationalist language like 'early signs of risk' and 'marking an early indication of turmoil' which is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Thirdly, the author quotes CoinMarketCap to provide information on cryptocurrency prices but fails to disclose that it is a third-party source with its own biases and limitations.
Cryptocurrency prices fell Saturday evening after Iran launched a wave of drones at Israel
This statement is misleading as it implies that the fall in cryptocurrency prices was directly caused by the attack on Israel when there are other factors contributing to their decline such as market volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the U.S. Treasury bonds rallied sharply and the U.S dollar advanced as a result of investors looking for safety due to geopolitical tensions caused by Iran attacking Israel.
The statement 'U.S Treasury bonds rallied sharply' is an example of an appeal to authority fallacy because it implies that the bond market has some sort of inherent knowledge or wisdom and therefore its decision should be trusted without question.
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The article shows a clear bias in favor of the US and Israel as allies against Iran. The author uses phrases like 'first-ever, full-scale military assault' to describe Iran's attack on Israel, which implies that it was unprovoked and disproportionate. The author also mentions that the White House vowed to support Israel's defense, without mentioning any possible consequences or alternatives for Iran. The author does not provide a balanced view of the situation in the Middle East, nor does he acknowledge any complexity or nuance in the conflict.
Cryptocurrency prices fell Saturday evening after Iran launched a wave of drones at Israel
the U.S dollar advanced as the geopolitical tensions caused investors to turn away from riskier emerging-market currencies
U.S. benchmark oil prices as much as 3% to top $87 a barrel
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