Top 3 Risks That Could Trigger Crypto Market in the Next 36 Hours

The crypto market fell 3.36% over 24 hours to $2.39 trillion as Bitcoin dropped to a 12-week low. More than $550 billion in market value has disappeared since crypto prices peaked in October. 

Nvidia’s reported leadership change and uncertainty over Strategy’s index eligibility could extend the selloff over the next 36 hours. Friday’s U.S. producer price report could add to that pressure.

Nvidia’s CEO Shake-Up Could Weigh on Crypto Market Sentiment

Nvidia shares fell about 10% in premarket trading after reports that co-founder Jensen Huang had stepped down as CEO. The reports said Nvidia’s board named finance chief Colette Kress interim CEO after Huang’s 33 years at the company. The stock later climbed above $163, recovering roughly half its losses for the day.

🚨 The next 36 hours could turn into a nightmare for global markets.

Three major things are coming together, and any one of them could trigger another massive selloff.

FIRST, NVIDIA.

Rumors are growing that Jensen Huang could be removed as CEO.

Nothing is confirmed, but if NVIDIA loses the man who built the company, it could seriously damage confidence in the entire AI trade.

And right now, AI stocks are the biggest drivers of global markets.

SECOND, BITCOIN IS FACING ANOTHER MAJOR THREAT.

MSCI will exclude Strategy and other crypto treasury companies from its indexes, forcing index funds to sell their shares.

Meanwhile, STRC is trading below its $100 target price, making it harder for Strategy to raise fresh money through that route to buy more Bitcoin.

That could put one of Bitcoin’s biggest corporate buyers on the sidelines.

THIRD, TOMORROW’S PPI INFLATION REPORT.

CPI has already come in hotter than expected. Another inflation surprise could increase fears of a larger Fed rate hike.

And with the US-Iran conflict still unresolved and Trump calling for no deal with Iran, markets are already dealing with enough uncertainty, and any surprise could be a disaster.

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Nvidia carries substantial weight in the S&P 500 and other major indexes. The chipmaker’s rise during the AI boom has made its stock a bellwether for the technology sector. Investors will watch whether Nvidia can sustain its rebound as they assess the leadership transition.

Bitcoin Slips Below $72K as Strategy Faces MSCI Index Risk

Bitcoin price fell 3.12% in 24 hours to $71,662.48 as selling spread across the market. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted about $300 million in net outflows on Nov. 11, their fifth straight session of withdrawals. Liquidations of crypto long positions reached $380 million over four hours.

Strategy faces a separate risk if MSCI removes crypto treasury companies from its indexes. Funds that track those indexes would have to sell affected shares, potentially weighing on Strategy’s stock. 

The company uses instruments such as STRC preferred shares to raise money for its Bitcoin purchases. STRC traded below its $100 target, a discount that makes it harder for Strategy to raise fresh capital. A funding squeeze could slow purchases by one of Bitcoin’s largest corporate holders.

Bitcoin price could rebound toward $72,941 if buyers defend the recent swing low of $71,239. A break below that level could put $70,000 in view.

A Hot US PPI Report Could Fuel Fed Rate Hike Fears

Friday’s Producer Price Index report will show whether U.S. wholesale inflation picked up in October. The index tracks changes in the prices domestic producers receive for their goods and services. 

Consumer prices already rose more than economists expected, leaving markets sensitive to another upside surprise. 

A stronger producer price reading could fuel speculation about a larger Federal Reserve rate hike. Higher rate expectations could pressure cryptocurrencies by making interest-bearing assets more attractive.

Thursday’s report showed 200,000 initial U.S. jobless claims, above the 195,000 economists expected. The Fed weighs signs of labor market weakness alongside inflation when it sets interest rates. Investors are also monitoring the unresolved U.S. conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump’s opposition to a deal with Tehran added to uncertainty ahead of the inflation release.