
The crypto market took a severe hit late Sunday night, as Bitcoin is below $80,000 and Ethereum fell under $1,700. Big crash to come?
Author: Chirag Sharma
April 6, 2025 — The crypto market took a severe hit late Sunday night, as Bitcoin (BTC) crash below $80,000, currently trading near $79,500, and Ethereum (ETH) fell under $1,700, marking its lowest point since August 2023. The sharp downturn wiped billions from the total market cap, now sitting just below $2.5 trillion, and sent shockwaves across the digital asset space.


This sell-off reflects mounting uncertainty in broader financial markets and growing unease among crypto investors.
Multiple overlapping factors have contributed to the market-wide crash of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
“The tariff announcement has triggered a flight to safety,” said Avinash Shekhar, CEO of Pi42.
📉 Bitcoin’s gas fees have dropped to a 4-year low, signaling reduced usage.
📉 Ethereum remains congested and under fire from competitors like Solana, who are gaining ground in DeFi.
These indicators reflect shrinking investor activity and diminished network demand.
Not everyone sees doom.
Some investors are calling this a rotation rather than capitulation. Despite the sharp dip:
This institutional support points to long-term confidence, though the near-term path remains volatile.
With investor sentiment hitting recessionary lows, all eyes are on:
Until then, the market remains on edge — and so does the future of this rally.
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