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Story: Bitcoin’s Dip to $112K Dampens Altcoin Momentum, Says Bitfinex

By Pankaj K

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Bitcoin’s Pullback and Market Reaction. After reaching an all-time high of $123,100 on July 14, Bitcoin retraced to a low of $112,044 on…

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Altcoin Market Sees Broad Decline. Major altcoins suffered substantial losses alongside Bitcoin. Solana (SOL) dropped by 9.

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Declining Bitcoin Dominance Doesn’t Signal Strength for Alts. Over the past month, Bitcoin dominance has fallen by 5.5%, while Ethereum (ETH) has gained 40%.

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Are We Entering a Consolidation Phase?. Bitfinex analysts suggest that the market could be heading toward a period of consolidation.

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Contrasting Views: Hope for an Altcoin Comeback. Despite the broader de-risking, not everyone believes altcoin season is entirely off the table.

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Final Thoughts: Market Uncertainty Remains. The lack of follow-through from altcoins after Bitcoin's decline to $112K has cast doubt on the…

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Bitcoin's recent decline to $112,000 has sparked uncertainty across the crypto markets, especially for altcoins.

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After reaching an all-time high of $123,100 on July 14, Bitcoin retraced to a low of $112,044 on Sunday before recovering slightly to hover around $113,839.

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According to Bitfinex's latest market report, the drop in Bitcoin did not lead to a corresponding surge in altcoin demand.

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Major altcoins suffered substantial losses alongside Bitcoin. Solana (SOL) dropped by 9.45% over the past week, XRP declined by 5.48%, and Dogecoin (DOGE) saw a steeper fall of 10.

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The OTHERS index—an indicator that tracks altcoins outside the top 10 by market capitalization—plunged by 18.7% in just 10 days before showing minor signs of recovery.

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Over the past month, Bitcoin dominance has fallen by 5.5%, while Ethereum (ETH) has gained 40%. Typically, a drop in Bitcoin dominance coincides with growing interest in altcoins.

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“This capitulation in altcoins alongside Bitcoin’s weakness suggests that speculative appetite is now receding across the board,” the Bitfinex report noted.

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That said, the outlook could shift quickly. The analysts pointed out that renewed macroeconomic catalysts or strong inflows into crypto ETFs might alter the current market…

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Merlijn The Trader, another crypto strategist, suggested that altcoins are “coiling for a violent breakout.

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