📉 Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?

The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin ($BTC ) started Thursday on a bearish note, and the impact of the same has extended to altcoins.
🔸 The Crypto Market Cap Drops
The total crypto market cap declined by $44 billion and now stands at $2.95 trillion at the time of writing. Despite the drop, market structure shows early signs of stabilization. Selling pressure has eased following a bearish weekend, allowing digital assets to attempt a short-term recovery.
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50–3.75% on January 28, its first 2026 policy meeting. The decision, described as “loosely neutral,” removed near-term fears of a more restrictive pivot. Nevertheless, the crypto market is yet to find a direction.
Recovery remains possible if sentiment improves alongside macro trends. If bullish conditions align with broader market strength, TOTAL could regain upward momentum. A coordinated move higher may push the total crypto market cap toward the $3.00 trillion level in the coming days.
🔸 Bitcoin Continues To Fail Breach
Bitcoin trades at $88,127 after a sharp Wednesday spike sell-off stopped the price from crossing the $90,000 level. The decline reflects heightened volatility and cautious sentiment across the crypto market. Recent weakness has placed Bitcoin near a critical technical zone that may define its next directional move.
If bearish momentum intensifies and Bitcoin breaks lower, the price could slide toward the next support level near $86,987, which marks the 23.6% Fibonacci Retracement. This level is also known as the bear market support level, holding BTC from falling below the $86,558 support level.
A bullish reversal remains possible if buying pressure returns. Strength above current levels could lift Bitcoin past $90,000. Reclaiming that resistance would open the path back above $90,000 and allow #BTC to target the $90,914 level, invalidating the bearish setup.
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