{"id":19585,"date":"2025-10-22T09:17:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=19585"},"modified":"2025-10-22T09:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:17:56","slug":"understanding-bitcoin-and-crypto-market-crash-today-what-caused-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/understanding-bitcoin-and-crypto-market-crash-today-what-caused-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Bitcoin and Crypto Market Crash Today: What Caused It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"massive-selling-by-long-term-holders-and-pressure-on-binance\">Massive Selling by Long-Term Holders and Pressure on Binance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent data, illustrated by the <strong>Long-Term Holder Binary Spending Indicator<\/strong>, reveals an <strong>acceleration in selling<\/strong> by long-term <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/crypto-investing\/buy\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> holders. Since early 2025, spikes in &#8220;moderate spending&#8221; (yellow) and especially &#8220;heavy spending&#8221; (pink) have coincided with sharp price drops, particularly around January 2024 and October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/image-79.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin LTH spending chart\" class=\"wp-image-19602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/image-79.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/image-79-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/image-79-768x418.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: Checkonchain<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On X, analysts like @easyeight08 are pointing the finger at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/crypto-investing\/exchange\/binance\/fees\/\">Binance<\/a><\/strong>, accusing the exchange of massive selling with unprecedented selling pressure. These LTHs, who had been holding their BTC as a store of value, now appear to be <strong>liquidating their positions<\/strong>, perhaps under duress or in anticipation of a deeper market decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BINANCE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BINANCE<\/a> IS SELLING LIKE THERE IS NO TOMORROW <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LAzMMEAk1V\">pic.twitter.com\/LAzMMEAk1V<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BUTCHER (@easyeight08) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/easyeight08\/status\/1980595115585413294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This trend is amplifying on <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/crypto-investing\/exchange\/binance\/review\/\">Binance<\/a>, where rumors of strategic disengagement or internal problems (related to potential lawsuits) are circulating, exacerbating panic in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rotation-toward-bitcoin-etfs-and-regulatory-uncertainties\">Rotation Toward Bitcoin ETFs and Regulatory Uncertainties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another hypothesis is gaining traction: A <strong>capital rotation toward <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/learn\/crypto\/bitcoin\/halving-date\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> ETFs<\/strong>. According to recent revelations, investors might be anticipating an imminent announcement favoring ETFs, prompting them to sell their direct holdings to reallocate toward these regulated products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f &#8211; Selon Bloomberg, les gros d\u00e9tenteurs de Bitcoin transf\u00e8rent d\u00e9sormais leurs fonds vers les ETF de Wall Street, \u00e0 la suite d\u2019un changement r\u00e9glementaire instaur\u00e9 en juillet qui autorise les transferts de Bitcoin en nature, sans imposition. <br><br>Ce mouvement permet aux\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fsyujrYsIL\">pic.twitter.com\/fsyujrYsIL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Altcoins France \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 (@AltcoinsFrance) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AltcoinsFrance\/status\/1980612870351253876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This transition, if confirmed, could <strong>drain liquidity from exchanges like Binance<\/strong>, accentuating downward pressure. Historically, ETFs have changed market dynamics by attracting institutional capital, but their impact remains ambiguous: they can stabilize in the long term while triggering massive sales in the short term. This regulatory uncertainty, combined with LTH sales, creates an explosive cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/go-bitget\/charles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Earn a $10 exclusive bonus<\/a><\/strong> by purchasing your BTC and other cryptocurrencies in just a few clicks on Bitget. Also take advantage of the volatility with the free GetAgent automated AI robot to <strong>maximize your profits<\/strong> during both bull and bear markets here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/go-bitget\/charles\" href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/go-bitget\/charles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Banniere-Bitget-EN1.png\" alt=\"cta with blue background for bonus Bitget 10 dollars activate bonuses\" class=\"wp-image-18527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Banniere-Bitget-EN1.png 900w, https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Banniere-Bitget-EN1-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/media.investx.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Banniere-Bitget-EN1-768x171.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volatility-ahead-of-cpi-data-release\">Volatility Ahead of CPI Data Release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, volatility is intensifying as we approach the release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data <strong>this Friday<\/strong>. With an already fragile market, these figures could <strong>seal the fate of cryptocurrencies<\/strong>. Higher-than-expected inflation could push the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates, penalizing risk assets like Bitcoin. Conversely, moderate inflation could revive hopes for rate cuts, but the lack of clear data before Friday keeps traders on edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>&#8220;perfect storm&#8221; of volatility<\/strong>, exacerbated by the partial closure of US government agencies, amplifies speculative movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current cryptocurrency market collapse therefore results from a convergence of factors: <strong>aggressive selling by LTHs, likely amplified by Binance&#8217;s actions, a potential rotation toward Bitcoin ETFs, and extreme volatility linked to upcoming CPI data<\/strong>. As Bitcoin&#8217;s price oscillates under pressure, investors should remain cautious. This crisis could mark a turning point, either toward consolidation or a deeper correction. Worth watching closely in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently at <strong>$108,000<\/strong>, <strong>Bitcoin<\/strong> must maintain above <strong>$107,400<\/strong> to avoid dropping further to <strong>$102,000<\/strong>, or even below <strong>$100,000<\/strong> in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/dogecoin-foundation-makes-headlines-by-acquiring-italian-football-club-whats-the-buzz-about\/\">Dogecoin Foundation Makes Headlines by Acquiring Italian Football Club: What\u2019s the Buzz About?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/bitcoin-brace-for-crash-post-cpi-data-and-fed-meeting\/\">Bitcoin: Brace for a Crash post-CPI Data and Fed Meeting?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/xrp-skyrockets-as-1-billion-treasury-ignites-market-frenzy\/\">XRP Skyrockets as $1 Billion Treasury Ignites Market Frenzy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cryptocurrency market is facing an unprecedented storm on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, with prices plummeting and panic spreading among investors. Factors such as aggressive selling by long-term holders (LTH) and volatility tied to imminent economic data are fueling this turmoil. 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