{"id":62035,"date":"2026-01-20T09:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=62035"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:42:25","slug":"why-are-bitcoin-and-altcoins-falling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-are-bitcoin-and-altcoins-falling\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Bitcoin and Altcoins Falling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/critical-report-on-hacked-crypto-projects-has-been-released\/\"><strong>cryptocurrency<\/strong> <\/a>market has entered the new week under notable selling pressure. Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market capitalization has declined by approximately $45 billion, falling to around $3.09 trillion. Bitcoin has led the downturn, with losses spreading broadly across the altcoin market. At the core of this move are renewed global macroeconomic concerns, which are weighing heavily on risk sentiment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-are-bitcoin-and-altcoins-falling\/#Trade_War_Fears_Resurface\" title=\"Trade War Fears Resurface\">Trade War Fears Resurface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-are-bitcoin-and-altcoins-falling\/#Total_Market_Cap_Approaches_Key_Levels\" title=\"Total Market Cap Approaches Key Levels\">Total Market Cap Approaches Key Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-are-bitcoin-and-altcoins-falling\/#Bitcoin_BTC_Tests_Critical_Support\" title=\"Bitcoin (BTC) Tests Critical Support\">Bitcoin (BTC) Tests Critical Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-are-bitcoin-and-altcoins-falling\/#Positive_Fundamentals_Take_a_Back_Seat\" title=\"Positive Fundamentals Take a Back Seat\">Positive Fundamentals Take a Back Seat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trade_War_Fears_Resurface\"><\/span>Trade War Fears Resurface<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The primary catalyst behind the recent weakness has been the re-emergence of trade tensions between the United States and the European Union. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that, starting February 1, a 10% tariff will be imposed on imports from eight European countries. This announcement has significantly reduced investors\u2019 appetite for risk-oriented assets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Adding to the uncertainty, U.S. officials signaled that if ongoing disputes related to Greenland are not resolved, tariffs could be increased to as high as 25% by June. In response, the European Union is reportedly preparing retaliatory measures that could reach up to $100 billion. This escalating rhetoric has reinforced a global \u201crisk-off\u201d environment, putting additional pressure on cryptocurrencies and triggering double-digit declines in some altcoins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Market_Cap_Approaches_Key_Levels\"><\/span>Total Market Cap Approaches Key Levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">From a technical perspective, the current price action raises the risk of a deeper pullback in total crypto market value toward the $3.05 trillion support zone. A clear break below this area could accelerate selling momentum and open the door for a move toward the psychologically important $3 trillion level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Conversely, if selling pressure begins to ease, the market may attempt to stabilize around the $3.09 trillion region in the short term. Whether this zone can hold will likely depend on broader macro developments rather than crypto-specific news.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcoin_BTC_Tests_Critical_Support\"><\/span>Bitcoin (BTC) Tests Critical Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Bitcoin has retreated from its recent highs near $97,000 and is currently trading around $91,250. With bullish momentum fading, selling pressure remains visible. The $90,000 level stands out as a crucial psychological and technical support area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">While BTC is still trading above its 50-day exponential moving average and its primary uptrend line, a loss of these supports could increase downside risk. On the other hand, holding above current levels may allow for a short-term relief bounce, provided broader market sentiment improves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-192524 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTCUSDT_2026-01-20_09-37-56.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1281\" height=\"574\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Fundamentals_Take_a_Back_Seat\"><\/span>Positive Fundamentals Take a Back Seat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Despite the near-term weakness, longer-term structural developments remain constructive for the crypto sector. Initiatives such as Bermuda\u2019s ambition to build a fully on-chain national economy and the New York Stock Exchange\u2019s plans around tokenized securities and 24\/7 trading highlight ongoing institutional progress. However, in the current climate of macro uncertainty, these positive signals are struggling to translate into price support.<\/p>\n<p>For now, the direction of the crypto market will continue to be driven largely by global trade dynamics and macroeconomic headlines. As long as uncertainty persists, elevated volatility is likely to remain a defining feature of the market.<\/p>\n<p><em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. Additionally, don\u2019t forget to follow us on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\">Telegram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoinEngineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinengineers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0channels for the latest\u00a0<a title=\"News\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\">news<\/a>\u00a0and updates.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cryptocurrency market has entered the new week under notable selling pressure. Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market capitalization has declined by approximately $45 billion, falling to around $3.09 trillion. Bitcoin has led the downturn, with losses spreading broadly across the altcoin market. 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