✅ The main reasons behind the decline of cryptocurrencies every Thursday

1. Weekly derivatives expiry

Every Friday, thousands of futures and options contracts on cryptocurrencies (especially Bitcoin and Ethereum) expire.

What happens on Thursday is that the market starts adjusting its positions in preparation for this expiration, causing volatility and selling pressure.

Major investors (whales) try to steer the market in their favor before contract expiration.

📉 Result: Significant selling pressure on Thursday due to adjustments and hedging.

2. Weekly profit-taking

Many traders (especially small funds) take profits before the weekend.

Thursday is the preferred day for this exit because it gives them a chance to reposition before Friday when liquidity decreases.

3. Low liquidity from Thursday evening to Sunday

Global markets are less active from Thursday evening to Sunday, making the market susceptible to sharp jolts with any selling pressure.

Whales exploit this time gap to push the market down and then buy at a lower price.

4. US economic announcements and reports

Thursday often witnesses:

Weekly US unemployment data (Initial Jobless Claims)

Or statements from the US Federal Reserve

This data immediately affects the dollar and the markets, thus putting pressure on crypto.

🔁 Practical example:

In recent weeks:

Almost every Thursday, there is a liquidation of large positions in futures.

In some cases, more than $100 million was liquidated within hours.

📌 Conclusion:

The reason impact on the market

Expiration of weekly contracts leads to preparatory selling pressure

Profit-taking is a temporary correction

Low liquidity facilitates declines

Economic news suddenly changes the mood