{"id":21766,"date":"2026-01-11T11:38:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotayamedia.xyz\/?page_id=21766"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:38:06","slug":"bitcoin-crashes-below-critical-support-is-a-crypto-market-collapse-coming-6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lotayamedia.xyz\/?page_id=21766","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Crashes Below Critical Support \u2013 Is a Crypto Market Collapse Coming?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nCryptocurrency markets plunged Monday as Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 7%, breaking below key levels amid growing fears over US trade policies. Here’s what’s happening\u2014and where crypto could go next.<\/p>\n

Why Crypto Markets Are Panicking
\nBitcoin fell to $76,900 before a slight rebound, down 7% from Sunday\u2019s high.<\/p>\n

Ethereum (ETH) crashed to $1,540, its lowest since October 2023.<\/p>\n

$758M in long positions liquidated in 24 hours\u2014the highest in six weeks.<\/p>\n

Trigger: President Trump\u2019s renewed push for aggressive tariffs spooked investors, causing a risk-off selloff in both crypto and stocks.<\/p>\n

Key Factors Driving the Crypto Crash
\n1. Massive Liquidations Hit Traders
\nOver $758M in long positions were wiped out (Coinglass data).<\/p>\n

Put options surged, with heavy demand for $70,000 Bitcoin puts (Deribit, FalconX).<\/p>\n

Institutions are hedging aggressively, signaling fear of further drops.<\/p>\n

2. Bitcoin & Ethereum Testing Critical Support
\nBTC must hold $75,000 to avoid a deeper correction.<\/p>\n

ETH needs to stay above $1,500\u2014a break lower could trigger more selling.<\/p>\n

3. Crypto Still Tied to Traditional Markets
\nUS stock futures also fell, proving crypto hasn\u2019t decoupled from risk assets.<\/p>\n

Analysts warn: “Market independence is a myth”\u2014macro fears impact crypto.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Bitcoin & Crypto?
\nBull Case:
\n\u2705 If BTC reclaims $78,000, a rebound toward $80,000+ is possible.
\n\u2705 Fed rate cuts later this year could reignite crypto momentum.<\/p>\n

Bear Case:
\n\u26a0\ufe0f A break below $75,000 may trigger a fall toward $70,000.
\n\u26a0\ufe0f More tariff announcements could extend the selloff.<\/p>\n

Expert Take:
\n“If Bitcoin loses $75K, we could see a sharp drop to $70K\u2014traders should watch this level closely.”
\n\u2014 Sean McNulty, FalconX Senior APAC Derivatives Head
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