Here's Why Bitcoin, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE Falling Suddenly

Highlights

Crypto market saw selloff amid the second assasination attemp on Donald Trump on Sunday.
Bitcoin price fell to $58K due to FOMC meeting and technical chart reasons.
Ethereum price slump caused altcoins to slip and lose momentum.
All eyes on Fed rate hike and Powell speech as market expect 125 bps rate cuts this year.

Crypto investors lose $80 billion because of the crypto market selloff on Monday, with the market cap dwindling from $2.1 trillion to $2.03 trillion. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices saw a sudden selloff amid another assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf club Sunday.

Moreover, the crypto market fear & greed index has slipped from 51 (neutral) to 39 (fear) in a day. Altcoins such as Solana (SOL), XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE) also dropped mirroring Bitcoin and Ethereum fall. However, the traders are upbeat overall as they focus on the FOMC meeting and Jerome Powell’s decision on Wednesday.

Why Is Bitcoin Price Dropping?

Bitcoin price fell as traders turned cautious ahead of the highly-anticipated pivot from the Federal Reserve this week. The market expects rate cuts for the first time since 2020, with speculation of a 50 bps rate cut.

According to CME FedWatch tool, there’s a 61% probability of a 50 bps rate cut and 39% odds of a 25 bps in after the FOMC meeting. Also, the data indicates a total of 125 bps Fed rate cuts this year.

PlanB, creator of the bitcoin stock-to-flow (S2F) model, shared a Bitcoin miner revenue chart on X. He warned that miners are still struggling after Bitcoin halving and liquidating their holdings gradually. He said, “We need 2x current BTC price to kick-start the bull pump.” This aligns with historical patterns where BTC price post halving sustained miner profitability.

Crypto analyst Credible Crypto noted that BTC price retraced perfectly from the ideal $61-62K resistance zone. However, the price is currently holding above the $58,500 level, which is crucial to prevent further flush to the downside.

Coinglass data shows nearly $35 million in BTC liquidation, with $30 million in longs liquidated. Bitcoin price fell to a 24-hour low of $58,112 as traders sold BTC when the price fell below 50-SMA (blue).

Moreover, the price successfully reversed from the 0.618 Fib retracement level to the 0.5 Fib retracement level in the daily timeframe. The price is expected to move sideways near the $59,000 level until the FOMC meeting. A 50 bps rate cut will boost sentiment, but prices momentum will remain volatile.

#BTC

The new Weekly Close is in

While Bitcoin produced an upside wick in its latest Weekly Candle, most importantly it Weekly Closed above the Channel Bottom (black)

That means Bitcoin is trying to reclaim the Channel Bottom as support right now$BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin https://t.co/rz5PvkcKB8 pic.twitter.com/1sxwQCSWxq

— Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) September 16, 2024

Why Ethereum Price Tumbled Below $2,300?

A dormant ‘diamond hand’ Ethereum whale has become active after eight years and selling its ETH holdings as ETH/BTC hits a 3-year low. Bitcoin dominance rose to 57.68% for the first time since April 2019. Also, other whales have been bearish after Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin sold ETH recently. Today, the largest single liquidation order happened on OKX as someone swapped ETH to USD valued at $2 million.

Popular analyst Ali Martinez noted that ETH price risks dropping further if it fails to hold key support between $2,290 and $2,360. Notably, 1.90 million addresses hold around 52 million ETH in this range. He added that a break below this demand zone could lead to a wave of sell-off, driving the price toward $1,800.

ETH price tumbled 6% in the past 24 hours, with the price currently trading at $2,308. The 24-hour low and high are $0.643 and $0.664, respectively.

The fall in Bitcoin price and Ethereum has triggered a fall in other altcoins such as SOL, XRP, DOGE, and ADA. The market is to focus completely on the FOMC meeting for further cues on direction.

Recommended
Price Analysis

Best Crypto Presales To Invest In September 2025 – Top Upcoming Presale Tokens

Best Crypto AI Trading Bots In 2025

Top Meme Coins To Buy In September 2025

Varinder Singh

Varinder has over 10 years of experience and is known as a seasoned leader for his involvement in the fintech sector. With over 5 years dedicated to blockchain, crypto, and Web3 developments, he has experienced two Bitcoin halving events making him key opinion leader in the space. At CoinGape Media, Varinder leads the editorial decisions, spearheading the news team to cover latest updates, markets trends and developments within the crypto industry. The company was recognized as Best Crypto Media Company 2024 for high impact and quality reporting. Being a Master of Technology degree holder, analytics thinker, technology enthusiast, Varinder has shared his knowledge of disruptive technologies in over 5000+ news, articles, and papers.

Why trust CoinGape: CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journalists and analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.

Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author’s personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.

Ad Disclosure: This site may feature sponsored content and affiliate links. All advertisements are clearly labeled, and ad partners have no influence over our editorial content.