Bitcoin Flash Crashes, Ethereum and Dogecoin Gain While Market Takes a Breather

Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline on Thursday after briefly reaching a milestone of $100,000. Despite Bitcoin's drop, other leading cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Dogecoin managed to post gains.

Cryptocurrency	Gains +/-	Price (Recorded at 8:15 p.m. ET)
Bitcoin BTC/USD	-0.64%	$97,587.81
Ethereum ETH/USD	+2.13%	$3,852.73
Dogecoin DOGE/USD	+2.42%	$0.4372

What Happened: Bitcoin saw a sudden drop to $91,990 just a day after achieving its historic high of $100,000. Fortunately, the cryptocurrency made a slight recovery to $97,000 overnight.

Meanwhile, Ethereum exceeded $3,950 for the first time since mid-March but later fell back into the $3,800 range. This volatility contributed to a significant liquidations in the cryptocurrency market, totaling $969 million in the preceding 24 hours, primarily impacting overleveraged long positions.

The market responded with lowered funding rates, suggesting that traders moved cautiously, viewing this as a potential bullish sign. The Long/Short Ratio on Binance revealed a surge in long positions for Bitcoin compared to those betting against it.

The Cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index also reflected this change in sentiment, dropping from "Extreme Greed" to "Greed." This shift alleviated concerns regarding further corrections in the market.

Top Gainers (24-Hours)

Cryptocurrency	Gains +/-	Price (Recorded at 8:15 p.m. ET)
JasmyCoin (JASMY)	+41.93%	$0.05756
Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)	+16.03%	$1.46
Render (RENDER)	+15.48%	$9.92

As of now, the global cryptocurrency market capitalization stands at $3.57 trillion, following a slight increase of 0.10% over the last day. In traditional markets, stock indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a downturn, closing down by 248.33 points or 0.55%.

Investor sentiment remained cautious as attention shifted towards impending November employment data, which could impact the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates at its upcoming meeting on December 18.

Analyst Insights

Prominent analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted the volatility in Bitcoin’s price, suggesting that such fluctuations might be frequent in the current market environment. He advised his followers to maintain their positions and consider buying during dips.

Van de Poppe emphasized, "Expect another drop in the days ahead. Hold your positions and buy dips." He highlighted the importance of staying calm amid these price dynamics.

Additionally, analyst Ali Martinez provided insights on Bitcoin’s historical patterns, indicating that previous cycles show a pattern between market tops and bottoms lasting over a thousand days. If history repeats, he predicts the next market top for Bitcoin could occur in October 2025.

Overall, while Bitcoin faces fluctuations, other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Dogecoin show resilience in the market.

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