Bitcoin and Nasdaq Correlation Triggers Market Shake-Up – Coincu
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Key Points: Main event, leadership changes, market impact, financial shifts, or expert insights. Bitcoin hits new market lows following Nasdaq drop. Institutional traders react by selling Bitcoin assets. Bitcoin’s value showed significant weakness as a sharp decline in the Nasdaq index led to increased Bitcoin sell-offs. Jim Iuorio’s report on the CME platform highlighted institutional trading strategies as key factors in Bitcoin’s recent downturn. The sell-off underlines Bitcoin’s tight link to broader financial markets, notably the Nasdaq index. Institutional dynamics drive volatility in Bitcoin prices, making this digital currency vulnerable to abrupt market changes. Nasdaq’s Plunge Sparks Bitcoin Sell-Off Frenzy Recent analysis by Jim Iuorio on April 12 indicates that Bitcoin’s price performance has been notably weak, triggered by external market forces. Institutional traders are identified as key contributors to the sell-offs due to their Bitcoin and Nasdaq holdings. The sudden drop in Nasdaq prompted trader activity that spilled over into the cryptocurrency market, exacerbating Bitcoin’s downturn. Market analysts forecast further volatility in Bitcoin’s price, driven by this financial interlinking, with gold increasing 16%, while Bitcoin decreased over 6% by March’s end, showing a decoupling not seen since pre-2022 levels. “Institutional trading often groups Bitcoin and Nasdaq stocks together, leading to aligned movements during market downturns.” Bitcoin’s Price Movements in Context and Future Outlook Did you know? In 2025, Bitcoin and gold showed diverging trends, with gold increasing 16%, while Bitcoin decreased over 6% by March’s end, showing a decoupling not seen since pre-2022 levels. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin ((BTC)) has a market cap of $1.66 trillion with a circulating supply of 19.85 million. Trading at $83,489.45, Bitcoin experienced a 0.14% decline over seven days and a 1.03% increase in 24 hours, as of April 12, 2025. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 11:07 UTC on April 12, 2025.…
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