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Tuesday Dec 2 2025 04:10
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Several factors contributed to this flash crash, including:
Chinese authorities reiterated their strict stance on cryptocurrency trading, leading to increased market anxiety. The recent meeting of the coordination mechanism for combating virtual currency speculation reaffirmed the ban on cryptocurrencies and raised concerns about the future of digital assets in China.
The Bank of Japan Governor hinted at a potential interest rate hike, impacting global market sentiment and increasing risk aversion. Additionally, rising expectations of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve have created uncertainty in risky asset markets, including cryptocurrencies.
Despite some positive net inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, these inflows are still insufficient to offset the significant outflows experienced by ETFs earlier in the year. This lack of institutional money flow weakens the market's ability to recover.
On-chain data revealed a significant sell-off of Bitcoin and Ethereum by large investors known as "whales." These sell-offs increase selling pressure and contribute to price declines.
Despite the flash crash, analysts remain divided on the future outlook of the cryptocurrency market. Some believe that the market is poised for a recovery, while others warn of further declines. Here are some key perspectives:
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