Bitcoin Falls Below $100,000 Again – Here’s Why It’s Declining and the Latest Data
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, declined sharply to $99,840, losing 1.63% in the last 24 hours due to U.S. equity market weakness and liquidity pressures. It is now 21% below its all-time high of $126,198 (October 6, 2025), with a market cap below $2 trillion. The crypto market saw $463.21 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, including $150.83 million in Bitcoin, $147.82 million in Ethereum, and smaller amounts in Solana, XRP, and Zcash. Overall trading volume reached $82.28 billion, while Bitcoin dropped 1.24% over the week, and Ethereum fell 4.29% in 24 hours to $3,282. Solana trades at $148, BNB at $936, and XRP at $2.36. This is not investment advice.
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Bitcoin's Recent Price Decline
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, experienced a sharp decline again today, testing below $100,000. Bitcoin fell to $99,840, losing 1.63% of its value in the last 24 hours. This decline is attributed to both weakness in U.S. equity markets and increasing liquidity pressure across cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin's Market Position and Historical Comparison
Bitcoin is trading around 21% below its all-time high of $126,198, set on October 6, 2025. Its market capitalization has fallen below $2 trillion again. A chart illustrating the decline in BTC price may offer further visualization of this trend.
Impact of Leveraged Position Liquidations
Leveraged position liquidations across the market were a major contributor to the decline. A total of $463.21 million worth of crypto positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours:
- Long positions: $341.74 million
- Short positions: $121.47 million
24-hour liquidations by assets:
- Bitcoin: $150.83 million
- Ethereum: $147.82 million
- Solana: $21.88 million
- XRP: $13.23 million
- Zcash: $10.77 million
Market Volume and Capitalization
Overall, trading volume reached $82.28 billion in the last 24 hours, while the total market capitalization is measured at $1.996 trillion. BTC's performance over the last seven days shows a 1.24% decline, reflecting the broader market trends.
Price Performance of Other Major Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum's price fell to $3,282, down about 4.29% in the last 24 hours. Other cryptocurrencies also faced declines:
- Solana: $148
- BNB: $936
- XRP: $2.36