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Story: Crypto Market Wobbles: BTC, ETH, and XRP Face Pressure Amid Recession Fears

By MikeT

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The cryptocurrency market is under renewed pressure, with top assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP struggling to find upward momentum.

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Bitcoin recently tested support just above the key $100,000 level after dropping from its all-time high of $111,980 reached on May 22.

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The BTC price dip follows broader weakness in the global financial markets. Investors are growing increasingly concerned about potential recession risks in the United States,…

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Although Bitcoin found temporary support near the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $100,935, it continues to trade below key resistance levels.

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Altcoins are also feeling the heat from bearish sentiment. Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading near $2,474, after nearly losing support at $2,382.

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For ETH to regain momentum, traders are watching for a breakout above the consolidation zone around $2,780.

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Meanwhile, XRP is attempting to rebound from the 200-day EMA support near $2.08 and is trading at around $2.14.

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Traders remain cautious, as a bearish SuperTrend signal issued on May 30 hints at potential continued downside. A failure to hold current support could send XRP further below $2.

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The current downturn in crypto markets is closely tied to rising fears of a U.S. recession. A public fallout between President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk added fuel to…

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Adding to the anxiety, a note from Mike Wilson, Chief U.S. Equity Strategist at Morgan Stanley, forecasted a mild recession, possibly triggered by another sell-off in U.S.

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Despite the overall market weakness, Bitcoin’s dominance in the total crypto market cap has increased. It now stands at 64.66%, up more than 4% since mid-May.

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The trend also implies that the expected altcoin season may be delayed further, as capital continues to concentrate in Bitcoin amid uncertain conditions.

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Market participants are now looking ahead to upcoming U.S. economic data, including nonfarm payrolls and unemployment numbers, for clues about potential Fed policy moves.

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For now, however, crypto investors face a mixed outlook. While Bitcoin is holding a critical support zone, the recent BTC price dip reflects broader concerns.

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