According to Cas Abbé, the market is expected to decline in the short-term, with BTC and altcoins yet to hit their bottom, indicating more potential losses. The stock market is also anticipated to fall further from its current levels.

According to EmberCN, HTX updated its reserve proof data for March, showing that the reserve ratios for eight major assets exceeded 100%, with BTC accounting for 28% of the total reserve assets. Despite a general market downturn where major asset prices fell by 15%-30%+, HTX's user asset value only decreased by 8%, from $6.79 billion to $6.22 billion, indicating a slight growth in asset quantity.

According to Farside Investors, $GBTC has been experiencing a continuous loss of assets since its conversion to an ETF, with a 64.4% client departure rate. This downtrend remains linear and unaffected by the recent market downturn, indicating a significant shift in investor sentiment towards the product.

According to @MilkRoadDaily, Bitcoin has experienced a significant downturn, dropping around 30% since January 20th. The Fear & Greed Index has recently bottomed out at 10, indicating 'Extreme Fear' in the market. This level of fear hasn't been seen since the Terra Luna crash in 2022, suggesting a highly bearish sentiment among investors.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, total US put option volume has reached its highest level on record, as reported by ZeroHedge. This indicates that short sellers are aggressively positioning themselves, potentially anticipating a market downturn.

According to Michaël van de Poppe, the current market scenario shows the most amount of shorts ever on stocks, with crypto and altcoin sentiment at 10-15, levels only seen during the COVID-19 crash and the Luna crash. Bitcoin/Gold is down 30% from its all-time high in 2021, indicating a significant market downturn. Despite this, van de Poppe mentions the presence of the most progressive crypto administration ever and expresses his decision not to sell.

According to Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL), investors should hold onto their altcoins despite the current market downturn and the emotional difficulty it presents. He emphasizes the importance of not giving up during these challenging times, suggesting a potential for recovery or future gains in the altcoin market.

According to Milk Road, a tweet humorously depicting a scenario where someone suggests buying the dip reflects the prevailing community sentiment towards market downturns. While no specific financial advice was given, the tweet implies that many investors consider market dips as potential buying opportunities. However, traders should exercise caution and rely on comprehensive market analysis before making investment decisions.

According to Matt Hougan, the current downturn in the cryptocurrency markets is attributed to several macroeconomic factors, including rising interest rates and increased regulatory scrutiny, as outlined in the linked analysis. These factors are contributing to reduced investor confidence and increased market volatility, impacting trading strategies and portfolio adjustments.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the S&P 500 has officially erased all of its post-election gains, with the index losing $3.3 trillion since February 19th. This equates to a loss of $330 billion per trading day over the past 10 days. This dramatic decline is critical for traders to monitor as it signifies a significant market downturn.

According to KookCapitalLLC, traders should avoid rushing to buy dips in the current market environment. The focus should be on capital preservation due to indicators pointing towards a prolonged downturn in both stocks and cryptocurrency markets. It is advised to prepare for sustained bearish conditions. Source: KookCapitalLLC on Twitter.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, major cryptocurrencies and stocks have experienced significant declines since Monday. Solana (SOL) led the losses with a 24% drop, followed by Ripple (XRP) at 21.1%, Ethereum (ETH) at 18%, and Bitcoin (BTC) at 12.5%. These declines indicate potential market volatility and trading opportunities for short-sellers and risk-averse traders. Moreover, stocks such as Robinhood (HOOD), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) also faced substantial declines, suggesting a broader market downturn across different asset classes.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, today at 9:30 AM ET, the S&P 500 opened approximately 30 points higher while cryptocurrencies reached their highest level of the trading session. However, by 2:30 PM ET, the S&P 500 had lost $1.5 trillion in market capitalization, and cryptocurrencies were down by $300 billion. This resulted in a total market loss of $1.8 trillion, highlighting a substantial market downturn during the day.

According to Crypto Rover, President Trump's announcement of tariffs on external products starting April 2 is linked to the current market downturn. This news has triggered a sell-off as traders anticipate potential impacts on global trade and economic stability, which is causing negative sentiment in the cryptocurrency markets.

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According to Crypto Rover, the Bitcoin market is experiencing a significant downturn, as highlighted in his latest video analysis. This suggests potential bearish pressure on the cryptocurrency, urging traders to exercise caution. [Source: Twitter, Crypto Rover]

According to Edward Dowd, analysis of crypto, ES futures, Nikkei, and US bonds indicates a challenging day for risk assets, suggesting potential downturns in these markets (source: Twitter @DowdEdward, February 28, 2025).

According to Bold (@boldleonidas), the cryptocurrency market downturn has intensified discussions and disputes over presales on the Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain, indicating heightened investor tensions and scrutiny over investment opportunities during bearish trends.

According to KookCapitalLLC, traders should focus on meme coins that demonstrate relative strength even as the broader asset class faces significant downturns. Identifying these resilient meme coins can provide strategic opportunities for traders looking to capitalize on potential rebounds or stability in volatile conditions. This approach emphasizes the importance of relative strength as an indicator of potential performance amidst market declines.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, since the onset of trade war concerns on January 20th, the cryptocurrency markets have suffered a significant downturn, losing over $800 billion in value. Historically, Bitcoin has been seen as a decentralized hedge against economic uncertainty, but recent developments indicate a shift in this perception. The decline suggests that digital currencies are not immune to macroeconomic pressures such as trade conflicts. This change in market dynamics requires traders to reassess their strategies, considering the new risks associated with geopolitical tensions. Source: The Kobeissi Letter.