- Bitcoin fell to $90,128 on November 17, marking its lowest point since late April.
- Decline driven by profit-taking, reduced market liquidity, and broader financial pressures.
- Investors shifted away from high-risk assets due to higher interest rates and credit concerns.
- Bitcoin’s demand is falling, especially among U.S. investors, shown by negative ETF flows.
- Experts highlight the growing influence of credit market nervousness and risks related to AI-driven tech sector financing.
On November 17, Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply, reaching $90,128 during the day and hitting its lowest level in over six months. This decline reflects ongoing losses in the cryptocurrency market amid weakening conditions.
According to Coinbase data from TradingView, this price level is the lowest since around April 21. Analysts link the fall to various factors, including profit-taking by long-term holders, decreased liquidity that limits the market’s ability to absorb large sell orders, and tightening financial conditions.
Michael DiPasquale, CEO of cryptocurrency hedge fund manager BitBull Capital, explained, “Bitcoin’s decline is coming from a mix of profit-taking, shrinking liquidity, and macro pressures.” He added that institutional investors are reducing risk exposure, accelerating the downward price movement.
Maja Vujinovic, CEO and cofounder of FG Nexus, noted via email, “We’ve moved into a clear risk-off environment, tech, growth, and high-beta assets all sold off as investors priced in higher-for-longer interest rates.” She said capital pulled out of Bitcoin ETFs, where hedge funds took profits after recent gains.
Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, cited falling demand in the crypto sector. He said via Telegram, “Specifically, the demand for Bitcoin and crypto assets from US investors have been contracting, as seen by negative flows of ETFS and a negative Bitcoin Coinbase price premium.”
Concerns about credit markets further affect Bitcoin’s performance. Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at Amberdata, stated, “Bitcoin and Crypto in general have become very correlated to ‘risk-assets’ as of late,” highlighting market nervousness around credit due to high government spending deficits and debt.
He pointed out the risks associated with AI-driven growth stocks, saying, “Something like 40% of the S&P-500 has exposure to AI in some form. This becomes a problem if the AI driven growth needs to be financed through large credit issuances to finance future CapEx, ahead of meaningful organic revenue.”
Supporting this view, David Brickell, head of international distribution for FRNT, communicated via Telegram that “Broader risk assets are also under pressure amid concern over an AI-driven tech bubble.” He also mentioned that liquidity should improve following the resolution of the government shutdown, but markets remain cautious before major U.S. economic data releases.
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