Bitcoin operates in the US$96,000 range this Friday (14), with a decline of more than 6% in the last 24 hours. The movement reflects the loss of important price supports in the cryptocurrency market. Several digital assets register drops above 10%, following risk aversion on Asian, European and American futures markets.
More than US$1.1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in the period, according to data from aggregator CoinGlass. The revision in expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve contributes to the scenario. The odds of a reduction in December dropped from over 90% to below 50% following statements from committee members.
The crypto sector reacts to the prospect of higher interest rates for longer in the United States.
High settlements in the futures market
Settlement volume reached US$1.1 billion in futures contracts in the last 24 hours. Optimistic positions account for the majority of recorded losses.
Bitcoin accounts for around US$510 million of this total. Other assets such as ethereum and solana also see significant liquidations.
This event marks one of the largest forced position closing sessions in 2025.
Performance of major cryptocurrencies
Several cryptocurrencies show significant declines this Friday (14).
- Bitcoin (BTC): US$96,080, down 6.59% in 24 hours.
- Ethereum (ETH): US$3,127, down 10.67%.
- XRP: $2.26, 9.26% loss.
- Solana (SOL): US$140, down 10.15%.
- Dogecoin (DOGE): $0.161, down 8.18%.
This data is based on CoinMarketCap.
Macroeconomic factors highlighted
The North American economy faces impacts after a 43-day government shutdown. Analysts point to more serious consequences than initially predicted.
Members of the Federal Open Market Committee expressed more conservative positions on monetary policy. This reduces bets on rapid interest rate easing.
High interest rates for a prolonged period reduce the attractiveness of risky assets, including technology and cryptocurrencies.
Effects on global liquidity
The lack of liquidity in the global financial system amplifies negative movements. Technology companies have made high investments in recent quarters.
Expected return on capital becomes more difficult with high financing costs. AtDigital assets are directly impacted in this environment.
Movements in traditional exchanges
Asian indices closed lower this session. European markets operate with significant declines.
New York futures point to a negative opening for Wall Street. The dollar gains strength against emerging currencies.
Reactions of stablecoins and other assets
Stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and USDC maintain a parity close to US$1. They register minimal variations against the dollar.
TRON and BNB show smaller drops than the market average. Cardano accumulates a loss of 9.44% in the period.
Short-term outlook
The psychological level of US$100,000 was definitively broken in this session. Previous supports now act as resistance.
Analysts monitor possible tests in ranges below US$92 thousand. Institutional flows via ETFs show recent slowdown.
The market awaits new economic indicators from the United States in the coming weeks.
Selected weekly and annual variations
Some assets accumulate gains for the year despite the current correction.
Bitcoin records an increase of around 2.87% in 2025 so far. BNB appreciates by 29.36% in the period.
Solana and Cardano face accumulated losses of more than 25% for the year.
