Ethereum fell 5.25% over the last 24h, underperforming the broader crypto market's 4.32% drop. This sharp decline extends recent losses, with ETH down 3.21% over the past week. Here are the main factors:
Broad Market Downturn – Bitcoin plunged to a two-month low, dragging major altcoins like ETH lower in a correlated sell-off.
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Leverage Unwind & Short Pressure – Over $800M in crypto positions were liquidated, with a notable whale profiting from a large ETH short, accelerating downward momentum.
Geopolitical Risk Aversion – Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran spurred a flight to traditional safe havens, dampening appetite for risk assets like crypto