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The Web3 gaming sector took a hit this week as bearish momentum swept through the broader crypto market. GameFi saw its total market capitalization tumble by 13%, accompanied by a 21% drop in trading volume. With Bitcoin pulling back to around $106,000 and sentiment turning cautious, several high-profile events sent shockwaves through the ecosystem — none more dramatic than the $100 million liquidation of prominent investor James Wynn. A handful of high-profile projects managing to keep some semblance of forward momentum, sometimes even growing and expanding, in this market is surprising to see. From a recent unexpected rise by Undeads Games (UDS) right on down to a big Sony blockchain integration, GameFi remains a space full of excitement and tension. Bearish Winds Hit GameFi Hard The sell-off in GameFi closely tracked the price dip in Bitcoin. As the price of Bitcoin slipped, so did the values assigned to digital collectibles and other assets within the GameFi universe. Ironically, even as GameStop announced its acquisition of 4,710 BTC, the market didn’t pay much attention and continued its downward trajectory. Meanwhile, the story circulated about James Wynn’s $100 million position in Bitcoin that had been heavily margined, or on leverage. When Wynn’s liquidation hit the news, it appeared to confirm the skeptics’ thesis about the ongoing underdevelopment of the GameFi sector. As risk hunger diminished, industry-wide red ink ensued. Activity in trading ground to a slow pace, and all eyes diverted back toward secure assets amid an ever-growing uncertainty bubble. The latest downturn for GameFi isn’t solely the result of some sins committed within. It’s also riding the wave of an altcoin dip — one that’s so bad, the Altcoin Season Index dropped from 28 to 22. That means Bitcoin is now, more than ever, in the driver’s seat for market direction.…

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Filed under: News - @ June 4, 2025 6:28 am