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The crypto market fell back into the red as its market capitalization dropped nearly 11% to $2.75 trillion, erasing all the gains made on Sunday after President Donald Trump’s crypto reserve announcement. Sunday’s rally began fading on Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) and other altcoins sliding back to pre-weekend levels.
BTC slipped below $90,000, down almost 10% and trading at $83,700. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) has declined nearly 15%, struggling to stay above $2,000. Ripple (XRP) is down almost 18% after surging on Sunday following Trump’s announcement, while Solana (SOL) is down nearly 20%. Cardano (ADA), which had surged past $1 after its inclusion in the crypto reserve, is down almost 24% and trading at $0.811.
Dogecoin (DOGE), Hedera (HBAR), Chainlink (LINK), Stellar (XLM), Litecoin (LTC), Toncoin (TON), and Polkadot (DOT) also registered substantial declines as bearish sentiment returned to the market after President Trump reaffirmed plans to impose tariffs against Canada and Mexico.
Bitcoin (BTC) Dips 10% As Crypot Reserve Euphoria Fades
Bitcoin (BTC) has been down nearly 10% over the past 24 hours as growing trade tensions and tariffs against Canada and Mexico have weighed on investor sentiment. BTV and other digital assets had surged after President Trump’s remarks about a national cryptocurrency reserve. However, feasibility concerns about the plan triggered a sharp decline. BTC kept declining until it slipped below $90,000, slipping to its current level of $84,190. ETH, ADA, SOL, and XRP also registered substantial declines. Forexlive manager Adam Button stated,
“Everything is getting sold. There's a de-risking that's unfolding among crypto investors.”
The downturn began after Trump reaffirmed tariffs against Canada and Mexico, both of which have vowed to retaliate. Button believes fears surrounding an impending trade war were intensified by concerns over US economic growth, expected to slow during the first quarter.
Industry Leaders Not Happy With Inclusion Of ADA and XRP In Reserve
Crypto industry leaders were not pleased with including XRP, ADA, and even SOL in the crypto strategic reserve. Industry experts questioned their inclusion, arguing that they lack developer activity and decentralization, as seen in BTC and ETH. Trump signed an executive order in January to explore a strategic digital asset reserve, with the language revolving around the potential creation of a digital asset stockpile. Trump is also set to host the inaugural White House Crypto Summit and is scheduled to deliver remarks to crypto founders, CEOs, and investors.
Crypto Czar David Sacks will chair the summit. While the news set the value of the assets in question skyrocketing, it was also met with heavy criticism, with Castle Island Ventures General Partner Nic Carter, stating,
“It's not the job of the government to run an ersatz crypto hedge fund. It's not their job to pick winners and losers.”
According to Harrison Seletsky, director of business development at digital identity platform SPACE ID, the inclusion of SOL and ETH makes sense because of their robust and growing developer activity. However, he added that ADA and XRP are virtually ghost chains compared to ETH and SOL, with the total value locked and stablecoin capabilities on XRPL and Cardano being negligible compared to other ecosystem players.
“In my eyes, it somewhat delegitimizes the whole idea of crypto reserve assets like industry mainstays bitcoin, ether, and Solana.”
Two Prime Digital Assets CEO Alexander Blume called XRP, ADA, and SOL tech companies that happen to have a cryptocurrency.
“They are very centrally controlled, and ownership is also highly concentrated. These products are constantly changing and adapting to the market whereas BTC is a decentralized product with no single group of owners or controllers and is more akin to gold.”
White House AI And Crypto Czar Confirms Crypto Exit
White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks has confirmed he sold all his cryptocurrency holdings before joining the Trump administration. Sacks is a well-known investor and entrepreneur who has played a significant role in the tech and finance sectors. He co-founded Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm that has invested in several technology startups and financial firms, including Bitwise Asset Management, which focuses on crypto investments. The confirmation came amid growing speculation about his crypto holdings and potential conflict of interest following his appointment.
The decision to liquidate his crypto holdings was part of his efforts to comply with ethics regulations and avoid a conflict of interest. Sacks also addressed criticism from a Community Note on X, claiming he had indirect investments in crypto through Bitwise Asset Management. The Community Note stated,
“David sold his direct holdings, but he still has large indirect holdings because he is an investor in Bitwise Asset Management.”
However, Sacks responded to the note, stating,
“This community note is a lie. I had a $74K position in the Bitwise ETF, which I sold on January 22. I do not have ‘large indirect holdings. I’ll provide an update at the end of the ethics process.”
SEC To Hold First Crypto Task Force Meeting
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold the first meeting of its newly formed Crypto Task Force later this month. The roundtable, titled “How We Got Here and How We Get Out—Defining Security Status,” will take place on March 21 at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is part of a broader initiative called “Spring Sprint Towards Crypto Clarity.”
“JUST IN: SEC Crypto Task Force to "host a series of roundtables to discuss key areas of interest in the regulation of crypto assets.”
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis
Bitcoin (BTC) was back in the red on Monday as it gave up all of Sunday’s gains. BTC had surged on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced a proposal for a national strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies. As a result of the announcement, BTC surged over 9% on Sunday. Trump had said his January executive order on digital assets would create a stockpile of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and ADA, with all the tokens rallying. However, the rally was short-lived as BTC and the other assets were back in the red on Monday. BTC is down over 9%, while ETH is down over 12%. XRP has also seen red with the price down nearly 13%, while SOL has declined almost 16%. ADA has seen the biggest decline, down 25%.
The decision also attracted significant criticism, with Anthony Pompliano, founder and chief executive at Professional Capital Management, saying he did not favor a strategic crypto reserve in a letter to clients. Pompliano stated,
“Even though Solana is our second largest crypto position, and various public equities I hold are heavily correlated to altcoins, I still think this decision on a wide-ranging crypto strategic reserve is an unforced error that will be regretted in the future.”
He also warned the emerging policy appeared to be a random smattering of speculative tools that would enrich insiders and creators of these tokens at the expense of the US taxpayer. Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss also expressed their reservations about the reserve, noting that only BTC met the bar as a store of value and reserve asset.
Bitcoin (BTC) has faced significant selling pressure, barring Sunday’s rally. The flagship cryptocurrency started the previous week in the red, dropping nearly 5% to $91,622. Sellers retained control on Tuesday as BTC plunged below $90,000 on its way to an intraday low of $85,984. The price recovered from this level but could not reclaim $90,000, ultimately settling at $88,654 after a decline of $88,654. Bearish sentiment intensified on Wednesday as BTC dropped over 5% to $84,129. Despite the overwhelming bearish sentiment, BTC recovered on Thursday, reaching an intraday high of $87,045. However, it could not stay at this level and ultimately settled at $84,657, registering a marginal increase.
Source: TradingView
Selling pressure intensified on Friday as BTC plunged below the 200-day SMA and $80,000 to a low of $78,173. Buyers finally stepped in at this level, and BTC recovered to reclaim $80,000 and settle at $84,362. Sentiment changed over the weekend as BTC rose just over 2% on Saturday and settled at $86,182. Bullish sentiment intensified on Sunday after Donald Trump’s announcement. As a result, BTC surged over 9% to reclaim $90,000 and move past the 20-day SMA to settle at $94,322. However, the euphoria faded on Monday, and BTC crashed nearly 9% to slip back below $90,000 and the 20-day SMA to $86,201. The current session sees sellers retain control, with the price down over 3% at $83,258. The RSI was rejected at the neutral level, indicating sellers still hold the upper hand. The MACD is also bearish, indicating BTC could see a further decline.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis
Ethereum (ETH) has dropped nearly 18% as Sunday’s rally lost momentum after President Donald Trump reaffirmed tariffs against Canada and Mexico would kick in on March 4. The announcement sent markets tanking, with the crypto market cap declining over 10%. ETH had reached an intraday high of $2,550 on Sunday but lost all the gains it made on Monday after markets turned bearish. ETH has been trading downwards since December 2024, when it briefly crossed $4,000.
ETH started the previous week in the red, dropping nearly 11% to go below the 20-day SMA and settle at $2,517. Sellers retained control on Tuesday as ETH fell below $2,500 on its way to an intraday low of $2,332. ETH recovered from this level to settle at $2,495, ultimately registering a fall of just under 1%. Bullish sentiment returned Wednesday as ETH fell over 6% to $2,334. ETH declined on Thursday, falling over 1% to $2,308. Bearish sentiment intensified on Friday as the price dropped to an intraday low of $2,077. The price recovered from this level to settle at $2,238, ultimately registering a drop of just over 3%.
Source: TradingView
ETH registered a marginal decline on Saturday, dropping just under 1% to $2,218. The price rallied on Sunday, rising nearly 14% to reclaim $2,500 and settle at $2,520. However, the rally was short-lived as ETH plunged almost 15% on Monday after Trump reaffirmed tariffs on Canada and Mexico and settled at $2,149. The current session sees ETH down nearly 3% as sellers look to drive the price below $,2,000. The RIS is below the neutral zone, while the MACD indicated significant bearish pressure, suggesting the price could decline in the near term.
Solana (SOL) Price Analysis
Solana (SOL) is also one of the assets named in the strategic reserve, sending its value soaring on Sunday. However, SOL gave up these gains almost immediately, dropping nearly 21% on Sunday as broader market sentiments and economic concerns hit investor confidence. SOL was bearish at the beginning of the previous week, dropping over 15% to slip below $150 and settle at $142. Despite the selling pressure, SOL registered an increase of 1.60%on Tuesday and moved to $144. Sellers returned to the market on Wednesday as SOL fell over 6%, going below $140 and settling at $135. The price recovered on Thursday, rising nearly 2% and settling at $137. Buyers retained control on Friday as SOL rose almost 8% to reclaim $140 and settle at $148.
Source: TradingView
Despite the positive sentiment, SOL was back in the red on Saturday, dropping just over 3% to $143. Bullish sentiment intensified on Sunday after President Trump’s announcement. As a result, SOL rallied nearly 25% to move past the 20-day SMA and settle at $178. However, the rally was short-lived as SOL plunged over 20% on Monday, slipping below $150 and the 20-day SMA and settling at $142. The current session sees SOL down nearly 3% and trading at $137.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Analysis
Dogecoin (DOGE) fell below the 200-day SMA last Monday, dropping 13.14% to $0.210. The price fell to an intraday low of $0.195 on Tuesday as selling pressure intensified. However, it recovered from this level to reclaim $0.20 and settle at $0.212, ultimately registering a marginal increase. DOGE was back in the red on Wednesday, falling over 4.20% to $0.203 before recovering on Thursday to register a rise of 1.82% and settling at $0.206. Bearish sentiment returned on Friday as DOGE fell to an intraday low of $0.181. However, it rebounded from this level to reclaim $0.20 and settle at $0.201, ultimately registering a drop of 2.42%.
Source: TradingView
Buyers returned to the market on Saturday as DOGE rose 2.38% to $0.206. Bullish sentiment intensified on Sunday as DOGE surged nearly 16% and moved to $0.239. However, the rally fizzled out on Monday as the price fell nearly 17% to slip below $0.20 to $0.199. The current session sees DOGE down 3.52% and trading at $0.192 as sellers look to drive the price toward $0.80.
Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis
Ripple (XRP) was also named as one of the assets to be included in the crypto reserve, sending its price surging on Sunday. However, its rally fizzled out on Monday as it fell below key levels and moving averages. XRP fell below the 20-day SMA last Monday, dropping 11.51% to $2.28. The price fell to an intraday low of $2.06 on Tuesday as selling pressure intensified. However, it rebounded from this level to register an increase of nearly 2% and settle at $2.32. Bearish sentiment returned Wednesday as XRP fell over 5% to $2.19. Buyers and sellers struggled to establish control on Thursday. Sellers ultimately gained the upper hand, with XRP registering a marginal decline.
Source: TradingView
XRP fell to an intraday low of $1.95 on Friday as selling pressure intensified. However, it recovered from this level to reclaim $2 and settle at $2.14, ultimately registering a marginal decline. Sentiment changed on Saturday as XRP rose over 2% and settled at $2.19. The price rallied on Sunday, surging an incredible 34% thanks to President Trump’s statement and settling at $2.94, moving past key resistance levels and moving averages. However, XRP was back in the red on Monday, dropping nearly 19% to slip below the 20 and 50-day SMAs and settle at $2.38. The current session sees XRP down just over 1% and trading at $2.35.
Filecoin (FIL) Price Analysis
Filecoin (FIL) started the previous week on a bearish note, dropping nearly 12% to slip below the 20-day SMA and settle at $3.02. The price recovered on Tuesday, rising almost 4% and settling at $3.14. Buyers retained control on Wednesday as FIL registered a marginal increase before rising 3.61% on Thursday to settle at $3.26. However, it lost momentum and dropped to an intraday low of $2.99 on Friday. The price recovered from this level to reclaim $3 and settle at $3.25, ultimately registering a marginal decline.
Source: TradingView
Price action remained muted on Saturday as FIL registered a marginal decline and settled at $3.24. Bullish sentiment returned on Sunday as markets rallied. As a result, FIL rose 10% to move past the 20-day SMA and settle at $3.56. However, it gave up all its gains on Monday, falling nearly 14% to slip below the 20-day SMA and settle at $3.06. The current session sees FIL down over 3% and trading below $3 at $2.96.
Injective (INJ) Price Analysis
Injective (INJ) registered a sharp decline last Monday as it fell below the 20-day SMA and settled at $13.85. Sellers retained control on Tuesday as the price dropped to an intraday low of $12.68 before settling at $13.54. INJ declined on Wednesday, falling just over 4% and settling at $12.97. The price recovered on Thursday, rising nearly 5% and settling at $13.56. However, sellers were back in control on Friday as INJ fell to an intraday low of $12.10. The price recovered from this level to settle at $13.33, ultimately registering a drop of just under 2%.
Source: TradingView
Sellers retained control on Saturday as INJ dropped 2.41% to $13.01. However, sentiment changed on Sunday as markets turned bullish. As a result, INJ surged over 10% and settled at $14.33. However, buyers lost momentum after reaching this level, and INJ plunged over 16%, slipping below $12 and settling at $11.96. The current session sees INJ down nearly 9% and trading at $10.91. The MACD has turned bearish, indicating a further decline.
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