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Crypto Crash Underway: Cardano, Polkado, and Avalanche Plunge More than 30%. Here's Why.


Published on 2025-02-03 17:21:17 - MSN
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  • Polkadot (CRYPTO: DOT), and Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) are among the worst performing large-cap cryptocurrencies, losing 39.3%, 33.7%, and 33.1%, respectively, as of 3 p.m. ET Monday. As has been the case with most other risk assets,

The article from MSN Money discusses a significant downturn in the cryptocurrency market, particularly affecting Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), and Avalanche (AVAX), which have all experienced drops of over 30% in value. This crypto crash is attributed to several factors including regulatory pressures, with the SEC's actions against major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase creating uncertainty. Additionally, macroeconomic conditions such as rising interest rates and fears of an economic slowdown have led investors to pull out of high-risk assets like cryptocurrencies. The article also mentions the broader market sentiment, where even Bitcoin and Ethereum have not been immune to the sell-off, although their declines were less severe. The piece concludes by noting that while some see this as a buying opportunity, the overall market sentiment remains cautious due to ongoing regulatory scrutiny and economic concerns.

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