Bitcoin’s Price Decline
Bitcoin’s price has recently dipped to $116,803, breaching the critical $117,000 mark, indicating a bearish market sentiment. The coming hours are crucial as markets anticipate statements from Trump, coinciding with his prolonged meeting with Putin. This leaves many investors questioning whether the decline in cryptocurrencies has reached its bottom and if altcoins will begin to rise.
Cryptocurrency Market Decline
The downturn in the cryptocurrency market isn’t over yet. At the time of writing, the ETH/BTC pair has lost the 0.038 level, suggesting potential for deeper losses. The ETH price has dropped below $4,400, reversing a long-anticipated rally due to one negative Producer Price Index (PPI) report. The $4,700 mark was a significant resistance, leading investors to swiftly take profits upon the PPI’s release. We anticipated this PPI-induced drop, advising last-minute caution, as ETH presented a selling opportunity at high levels, making the downturn not entirely surprising.
Should the 0.037 level be breached, a drop to the 0.0356 BTC region may be next. The queue for ETH staking exits is growing, exceeding 355,000 ETH, with waiting times surpassing six days. This trend suggests long-term investors might be preparing to unstake and sell.
Yet, analyst Jelle remains optimistic and recently commented:
“The CME gap is filled, range lows are being retested, and everyone is panicking, all while Bitcoin 
$117,386 is still trading at $117,000, just under 6% from its all-time high. Stay calm.”
The ETH/BTC chart indicates the continuation of altcoin declines. Jelle remains composed, while observers eagerly await Trump’s impact on the markets.
Trump’s Statements
Trump’s strategic choice of Alaska for his lengthy meeting is notable. There’s an expectation for outcomes different from previous summits, possibly a concrete timeline for an agreement or truce, along with clear, enforceable terms and perhaps an immediate ceasefire. Putin must offer something significant to Trump, failing which he’ll need to find alternatives to selling oil.
In a recent statement, Trump asserted:
“If the meeting with Putin doesn’t go well, I will walk away. I’m not sure what would ensure this summit’s success. Europe isn’t dictating my actions. I want a truce and won’t be happy if it doesn’t happen today.”
