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Crypto Market Plunges: A Wake-Up Call for Leveraged Traders

The crypto market experienced a significant downturn, with over $580 million in positions wiped out, as Bitcoin dropped to $78,000, dragging major assets like Solana and XRP down with it. Ninety-five percent of these losses came from traders betting on the price to keep climbing. The market shift was triggered by unexpected inflation data, leading to a conversation about potential rate hikes instead of cuts, creating a tougher environment for risk assets like digital currency. The S&P 500 had its worst session since March, and global bond markets saw significant movement. The liquidation numbers indicate the space had become over-leveraged, with one single liquidation order accounting for over $21 million. The focus now shifts to how the Federal Reserve handles these new inflation numbers, as the market moves away from optimism and braces for a more complicated reality.

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