Reasons Behind Today's Decline in Crypto Prices

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Aug 18 2025

Market Uncertainty: Political uncertainty surrounding a White House meeting on a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal is causing confusion and sell-offs in global markets, particularly affecting cryptocurrencies.
Leverage Liquidations: A significant drop in crypto prices is attributed to forced liquidations of over-leveraged trading positions after a recent surge in Ethereum and altcoins, leading to a market reset.
Changing Rate Cut Expectations: The likelihood of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in September has decreased from 100% to about 84.8%, prompting investors to adjust their expectations and contributing to the current downturn.
Future Outlook for Crypto: Analysts suggest that today's political discussions could alleviate market fears, and while caution is advised for retail investors, historical trends indicate that such dips may precede strong recoveries.

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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