{"id":873469,"date":"2025-09-16T21:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T02:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/16\/why-is-crypto-down-today-september-16-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T21:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T02:13:00","slug":"why-is-crypto-down-today-september-16-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/16\/why-is-crypto-down-today-september-16-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Crypto Down Today? \u2013 September 16, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sead specializes in writing factual and informative articles to help the public navigate the ever-changing world of crypto. He has extensive experience in the blockchain industry, where he has served…<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The crypto market is down today, with the cryptocurrency market capitalization dropping another 0.5% to $4.11 trillion. Most of the top 100 coins have decreased over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume is at $159 billion.<\/p>\n

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  • The crypto market capitalization is down 0.5% on Tuesday morning (UTC);\n<\/li>\n
  • 88 of the top 100 coins are red, as are all top 10 coins;\n<\/li>\n
  • BTC and ETH are down to $115,864 and $4,508, respectively;\n<\/li>\n
  • The US FOMC decision \u201ccould spark sharp volatility\u201d;\n<\/li>\n
  • BTC could climb toward $150,000\u2013$200,000 by year-end;\n<\/li>\n
  • ETH could climb to the $5,800\u2013$8,000 range on the back of ETF rotations and network expansion;\n<\/li>\n
  • Tom Lee argued that BTC and ETH could see \u2018a monster move\u2019 in the next three months;\n<\/li>\n
  • US BTC and ETH spot ETFs both recorded inflows of $260.02 million and $359.73 million, respectively;\n<\/li>\n
  • Next Technology Holding could soon hold more than $8,000 BTC;\n<\/li>\n
  • Caution remains among investors, as they wait for economic and geopolitical signals.\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n

    Crypto Winners & Losers<\/span><\/h2>\n

    At the time of writing, nine of the top 10 coins per market capitalization have decreased over the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n

    Bitcoin (BTC)<\/strong><\/a> fell 0.5% at the time of writing, currently trading at $115,864. This is among the smallest drops in this category.<\/p>\n

    Ethereum (ETH)<\/strong><\/a> is down 2.6%, now changing hands at $4,508. It\u2019s the second-highest drop in the category.<\/p>\n

    The highest decrease is 3% by Dogecoin (DOGE)<\/strong><\/a>, currently standing at $0.2669.<\/p>\n

    One coin, however, is green, but its change is so low that it\u2019s practically unchanged. Binance Coin (BNB)<\/a> <\/strong>is up 0.2% to $931.<\/p>\n

    When it comes to the top 100 coins, of the 12 green coins, Pump.fun (PUMP)<\/strong><\/a> appreciated the most: 6.6% to $0.00834.<\/p>\n

    Provenance Blockchain (HASH)<\/a><\/strong> follows with an increase of 5.8% to the price of $0.03772.<\/p>\n

    On the other side, Ethena (ENA)<\/a><\/strong> and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)<\/a><\/strong> decreased the most among the top 100. They\u2019re down 7.2% and 5.8% to $0.6998 and $0.03299.<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, Tom Lee, chairman of Ethereum treasury BitMine<\/a><\/strong>, argued that Bitcoin and Ethereum could see \u2018a monster move<\/a>\u2019 if the US Federal Reserve approves the much-anticipated rate cut this week.<\/p>\n

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    Tom Lee said on @CNBCClosingBell<\/a> today that if the Fed cuts, the biggest beneficiaries will be:<\/p>\n

    1. NASDAQ 100 (Mag 7 + AI)<\/p>\n

    2. Bitcoin & Ethereum \u2014 \u201ccould make a monster move in the next 3 months\u201d<\/p>\n

    3. Small caps & financials pic.twitter.com\/HoEW6VgdDt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    \u2014 Tom Lee Tracker (Not actually Tom) (@TomLeeTracker) September 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

    \u2018All Eyes on the US Fed Meeting\u2019<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Bitunix<\/strong> analysts commented that markets widely expect the US Federal Reserve<\/strong> to announce its first rate cut since last year this Wednesday.<\/p>\n

    With internal policy divisions and political pressure intertwining, they write, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)<\/strong> decision \u201ccould spark sharp volatility.\u201d Traders should reduce leverage exposure and \u201cclosely watch the battle between BTC 117,000 resistance and 114,000 support.\u201d<\/p>\n

    From a technical perspective, the analysts continue, \u201cBTC liquidation heatmaps show price rallying toward 116,800, with heavy liquidation clusters between 117,000\u2013118,000 forming a major near-term resistance band. Support lies at 114,000 and 111,000, with a potential drop toward the 108,500 liquidity zone if these levels break.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Moreover, Bitget\u2019s<\/strong> Chief Analyst Ryan Lee adds that a rate cut would reduce borrowing costs and boost liquidity, providing a tailwind for risk assets.<\/p>\n

    \u201cUnder this scenario, Bitcoin could climb toward $150,000\u2013$200,000 by year-end, while Ethereum may advance to the $5,800\u2013$8,000 range on the back of ETF rotations and network expansion. Together, these trends reflect a maturing market where Bitcoin and Ethereum drive industry growth in tandem, provided inflation stays contained and no major geopolitical shocks disrupt sentiment.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Levels & Events to Watch Next<\/span><\/h2>\n

    At the time of writing on Tuesday morning, BTC trades at $115,864. The coin has seen a choppy trading day. It started at $115,895, then dropped to the intraday low of $114,509, before climbing to $116,000.<\/p>\n

    BTC is consolidating<\/a> at $116,000\u2013$116,750, which is below key resistance. Should it fall below $114,400, it could see further drops to the $112,000 and $108,250 levels.<\/p>\n

    On the other hand, moving above $116,750 could lead to $119,500, followed by $122,200 and $124,500.<\/p>\n

    Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: TradingView<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Ethereum is currently trading at $4,508. It started the day with the intraday high of $4,604, before dropping to the low $4,476, and trading relatively sideways since.<\/p>\n

    Investors are now looking to see if the coin will move above $4,550 and toward $4,600 and $4,700. It\u2019s looking at the $4,800\u2013$4,880 resistance zone. Conversely, it may drop below $4,400 and toward $4,250.<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, the crypto market sentiment has remained mostly unchanged over the past few days. The crypto fear and greed index moves between 50 and 53, standing at 50 today<\/a> compared to 50 yesterday.<\/p>\n

    The sentiment remains somewhat bullish, though investors are cautious, waiting for further economic and geopolitical signals.<\/p>\n

    Source: CoinMarketCap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Moreover, the US BTC spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded the 6th<\/sup> day of inflows on Monday, of $260.02 million<\/a>. The cumulative net inflow has now reached $57.09 billion.<\/p>\n

    Four of the 12 ETFs saw inflows, and one recorded outflows. BlackRock<\/strong> is responsible for the large majority of the day\u2019s positive flows, taking in $261.82 million. At the same time, Bitwise<\/strong> let go of $18.81 million, respectively.<\/p>\n

    Source: SoSoValue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Additionally, the US ETH ETFs recorded inflows for the 5th<\/sup> day in a row, of $359.73 million<\/a>. Two of the nine funds saw inflows, and one saw outflows. The total net inflow has reached $13.72 billion.<\/p>\n

    BlackRock<\/strong> and Grayscale<\/strong> took in $363.19 million and $10 million. Fidelity<\/strong> is $13.46 million in the red.<\/p>\n

    Source: SoSoValue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Meanwhile, Next Technology Holding<\/strong>, China\u2019s largest public company holding Bitcoin, plans to raise up to $500 million through a common stock sale. They intend to buy more BTC and fund other corporate initiatives using the funds.<\/p>\n

    It currently holds 5,833 BTC and may move above 8,000 BTC with this latest move.<\/p>\n

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    NEXT Technology Holding Inc. has filed a Form S-3 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, seeking to raise up to $500 million through a shelf offering. The company intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including working\u2026<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) September 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

    Quick FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    1. Why did crypto move against stocks today?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The crypto market has decreased over the past day, while the stock market increased on its previous day of trading, rising to record highs. By the closing time on Monday, the S&P 500<\/strong> was up by 0.47%, the Nasdaq-100<\/strong> increased by 0.84%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average<\/strong> rose 0.11%. Investors are confident that the US Federal Reserve will announce an interest rate cut on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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      1. Is this drop sustainable?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The market is still consolidating, and this is likely to continue for a bit longer. The markets now await Wednesday before making further moves, though many analysts argue that the rate cut news is already largely priced in.<\/p>\n

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