Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?

The total crypto market cap (TOTAL), led by Bitcoin, is still feeling the aftershocks of Gold’s recent crash, which also affected crypto assets. Following in the king’s footsteps, River (RIVER) took a 27% hit in the last 24 hours.

In the news today:-

• Tether reported over $10 billion in net profit for 2025, driven by growing USDT circulation and reserves backed largely by US Treasuries and gold. Its latest attestation shows $6.3 billion in excess reserves, exceeding $186.5 billion in token-related liabilities, highlighting a stronger balance sheet.
• Binance released a post-mortem detailing that the crypto flash crash of October 10, 2025, was driven by macro shocks and automated liquidations, not exchange failures. The exchange attributed the $19 billion liquidation wave to rising bond yields, trade-war concerns, and a rapid market-wide deleveraging.

The Crypto Market Is Bleeding

The total crypto market capitalization fell by $72 billion over the past 24 hours, settling near $2.77 trillion. Despite the decline, TOTAL remains above the $2.74 trillion support level. This zone has acted as a short-term floor, helping limit further downside amid broader market weakness.

Worsening global conditions triggered the latest pullback across digital assets. If negative momentum persists through the weekend, selling pressure could intensify.

Under this scenario, TOTAL may break below $2.74 trillion. A confirmed breakdown would likely send the market cap toward the $2.67 trillion level.

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TOTAL Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

A bullish reversal remains possible if sentiment improves. Renewed buying could help TOTAL reclaim the $2.80 trillion mark as support. Sustained strength above this level would open the door to a move toward $2.85 trillion, invalidating expectations of a deeper correction.

Bitcoin Continues Its Downtrend

Bitcoin price weakened further, trading near $83,182 at the time of writing. The crypto king broke down from a broadening ascending wedge, a pattern that projected a 12.6% decline. The move confirmed bearish momentum and increased downside risk toward the $75,850 technical target.

The breakdown accelerated after Bitcoin lost the $84,698 support level. This failure confirmed the broader drawdown and shifted the short-term structure to bearish. With selling pressure intact, the next major support now sits near $80,787. Holding this level is critical to prevent deeper losses.

Bitcoin Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

A recovery scenario depends on reclaiming $84,698 as firm support. Regaining this zone would signal stabilization and renewed buyer confidence.

As the long downward wick on Friday shows strong dip buying. If investors maintain this momentum, Bitcoin could attempt a rebound toward $87,210. Sustained strength above reclaimed support would be required to restore bullish momentum.

River Strays Farther Away From ATH

RIVER recorded the steepest decline among altcoins, dropping 28% in the past 24 hours. The sell-off pushed the price down to $31 at the time of writing. This move confirmed a breakdown below the $36 support level, marking a sharp shift in short-term market structure.

Despite the decline, there are no clear signs of aggressive selling. The pullback appears driven by lingering bearish sentiment rather than panic exits. The next key support sits near $27, aligning with the 50-day EMA. This confluence suggests downside may remain limited under stable conditions.

RIVER Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

A bullish reversal remains possible if sentiment improves. Reclaiming $36 as support would signal renewed demand. Such a move could pave the way for a move toward the $61 resistance zone.

Recovering that level would invalidate the bearish outlook and help RIVER erase a large portion of recent losses.