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PhotoNews Pakistan > Tech > Bitcoin and Ether Drop as Crypto Market Slumps: Key Insights for April 16, 2025
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Bitcoin and Ether Drop as Crypto Market Slumps: Key Insights for April 16, 2025

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By Web Desk Published April 16, 2025 2 Min Read
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On April 16, 2025, Bitcoin and Ether saw significant declines across national and international exchanges, marking a sluggish period in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin, the leading digital currency by market value, dropped 2.60% on global platforms, reaching $83,350. On Indian exchanges like CoinDCX and CoinSwitch, it traded at $86,150 after a 2.30% decline. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, faced steeper losses, falling over 4% globally to $1,573 and 8% on Indian platforms to $1,635.

Why Are Bitcoin and Ether Prices Dropping?

This downturn coincides with a wider market retreat, as US stock indices also weakened. The Dow Jones declined 0.4%, the S&P 500 fell 0.2%, and the Nasdaq dipped 0.1%. Bitcoin’s current price sits below its 50- and 100-day moving averages, indicating potential short-term bearishness. However, a positive signal emerges from whale accumulation: the number of addresses holding 1,000 to 10,000 BTC increased to 2,014 from 1,944 since March 5, reflecting confidence among large investors.

The crypto market’s slump wasn’t limited to Bitcoin and Ether. Several altcoins also saw price drops over the past 24 hours, including:

  • Chainlink
  • Leo
  • Avalanche
  • Stellar
  • Shiba Inu
  • Polkadot
  • Uniswap

These declines contributed to a 2.63% reduction in the total crypto market capitalization, now valued at $2.63 trillion.

Cryptocurrency markets are known for their volatility, and this dip underscores that reality. While short-term losses may concern some investors, the uptick in whale accumulation suggests that major players see value in buying during this pullback. This could hint at a future recovery for everyday investors, though broader economic conditions warrant careful monitoring.

Read: US Lifts Crypto Restrictions on Banks, Signals Pro-Crypto Shift

Near-term challenges may persist with Bitcoin trading below key technical levels and altcoins mirroring the trend. Yet, the growing whale activity offers a glimmer of optimism, potentially laying the groundwork for a rebound if market sentiment stabilizes. Investors should monitor crypto developments and macroeconomic factors, like US equity performance, to gauge what’s next.

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