Bitcoin witnessed a nearly 5% decline on Tuesday, dropping to $35,500 as the cryptocurrency market grows apprehensive ahead of November 17. This downturn resulted in the liquidation of 119,246 million dollars in long positions, erasing $90 million in open interest for BTC.
Alternative currencies also faced liquidation, totaling $194.57 million, under substantial selling pressure. Bitcoin holders and the entire cryptocurrency market are eagerly anticipating developments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following recent statements that the financial regulatory body has a narrow 8-day window to approve or reject a Bitcoin spot ETF. With the closing window, the market is increasingly on edge.
Bitcoin's 5% drop and the liquidation of $120 million in long positions come as the SEC remains silent just three days before the deadline. The lack of clarity or hints from the SEC regarding the ETF registration has led to a negative market response.
Alternative currencies also faced liquidation, totaling $194.57 million, under substantial selling pressure. Bitcoin holders and the entire cryptocurrency market are eagerly anticipating developments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following recent statements that the financial regulatory body has a narrow 8-day window to approve or reject a Bitcoin spot ETF. With the closing window, the market is increasingly on edge.
Bitcoin's 5% drop and the liquidation of $120 million in long positions come as the SEC remains silent just three days before the deadline. The lack of clarity or hints from the SEC regarding the ETF registration has led to a negative market response.
