Bitcoin Updates: Federal Reserve's Ambiguity Triggers $617 Million in Crypto Sell-offs as Bitcoin Drops

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Bitcoin Updates: Federal Reserve's Ambiguity Triggers $617 Million in Crypto Sell-offs as Bitcoin Drops

Bitget-RWA2025/11/19 16:50

By:Bitget-RWA

- Bitcoin's $93,000 drop triggered $617M in crypto liquidations, with long positions accounting for 64% of losses. - Fed uncertainty over December rate cuts (now priced at 40%) fueled global market selloffs, including 1.77% Nikkei decline. - Fed officials' conflicting signals on inflation/labor data intensified crypto panic, erasing $1T from markets since October. - Analysts warn of further Bitcoin declines to $80K-$85K as liquidity worsens and Fed policy remains unresolved ahead of December meeting.

Bitcoin's Sharp Decline Sparks $617 Million in Liquidations Amid Fed Policy Uncertainty

On Monday, Bitcoin tumbled to $93,000,

resulting in $617.45 million worth of liquidations

throughout the crypto sector, with $394.50 million coming from long positions. The downturn, fueled by diminishing hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, rattled both digital asset and traditional markets. Bitcoin's losses intensified during Asian trading, with the largest single liquidation erasing a $30.60 million position on Hyperliquid.

The digital asset's value fell by 0.85%

over the past day, reaching $95,081, while

the overall crypto market contracted by 0.9%

to $3.31 trillion.

The volatility spilled over into global equities, prompting a shift toward safer assets.

U.S. stock futures weakened

after Friday’s declines, and European indices such as the DAX and FTSE 100 dropped by 1.39% and 1.05%, respectively.

Asian stocks followed suit

, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 losing 1.77%.

Experts linked the broad selloff

to changing expectations for Fed policy, as the probability of a December rate cut fell to 40% from over 60% the previous week.

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Recent remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

that a December rate cut is "not a given" have heightened market uncertainty.

Multiple Fed members, including Boston President Susan Collins

, have urged caution, pointing to limited data on inflation and employment due to government shutdown effects. This cautious stance has unsettled investors in high-risk assets such as

Bitcoin

, which had previously surged on expectations of looser monetary policy.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced increased outflows

as institutional investors scaled back, adding to the downward momentum.

The recent selloff has wiped out $1 trillion from the crypto market since its October high,

with Bitcoin now trading below its realized price for 2025

of $103,227—meaning the average buyer that year faces a 13% loss.

Analysts caution that further drops are possible

, with BitMex founder Arthur Hayes forecasting a potential slide to $80,000–$85,000 amid worsening liquidity and economic challenges. "The crypto market has established lower local lows, confirming the bearish trend," said FxPro’s Alex Kuptsikevich,

highlighting a 24% fall from October’s peak

The upcoming Fed minutes, set for release Wednesday

will provide insight into policymakers’ differing opinions ahead of the December meeting.

While some, such as Governor Christopher Waller

, support easing, others like St. Louis President Alberto Musalem urge restraint.

The market now sees a 51% probability

of a December rate cut, down from 70% just a week earlier.

An extended pause in policy changes could further pressure risk assets

, as both crypto and stocks remain sensitive to shifts in monetary policy.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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