Coin Bureau Explains the Reasons Behind Recent Crypto Market Crash
Key Factors Driving The Downturn
In the latest Coin Bureau video on YouTube, the team has delved into the underlying causes of the recent market crash, highlighting several key factors. According to them, some of the key events leading to the crash include the U.S. debt ceiling debate, temporary pauses in Bitcoin withdrawals on Binance, and controversies surrounding BRC-20 tokens and Terra.
It all started when U.S. regulators announced their investigation into Binance for allegedly violating sanctions, causing a sudden market crash. Soon after, release of the Consumer Price Index for April coupled with inflation concerns strengthened the market’s downturn. Additionally, the possibility of another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve added to the market’s woes, which resulted in massive liquidations from leveraged long traders, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.
Meanwhile, the blockchain struggled with congestion and skyrocketing transaction fees due to the growing popularity of BRC-20 coins and ordinal NFTs. The block size debate also emerged, as institutions tried to accommodate these transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Controversies Surrounding Terra and the U.S. Debt Ceiling Debate
Moving on, Coin Bureau has explored recent controversies involving Terra, its co-founder Do Kwon, and a lawsuit against Jump Trading, who were accused of manipulating the price of Luna and UST. Kwon was released on bail after being on the run since May of last year.
Another factor that affected the markets was the U.S. government’s debt ceiling debate, with politicians delaying an important meeting, increasing the risk of default. Although this led to uncertainty in the markets, the impact on stocks and other financial assets was relatively muted, according to Coin Bureau analysts.
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