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Bitcoin Plummets 25.8% Amid Bear Market and ETF Outflows

11/17/2025

Summary

Bitcoin Bear Market

Bitcoin has entered a bear market, dropping 25.8% from October's peak of $126,251 to about $93,684.
The decline stems from a broad risk-off mood, fading US pro-crypto policy optimism, and outflows from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) totaling $870 million.
Institutional participation has waned, with Strategy Inc. facing scrutiny as its stock price aligns with Bitcoin.
Crypto market capitalization has fallen by over $1 trillion, signaling diminished bullish sentiment and higher volatility.

Summary

Mid-Cap Tokens Surge

Mid-cap tokens, including Starknet's STRK, Dash, and Telcoin, are gaining traction despite a broader crypto downturn.
Telcoin recently secured a banking charter in Nebraska, enabling it to operate a stablecoin and digital-asset bank.
This regulatory win has driven increased trading activity, with futures volume rising nearly 16%.
Presales such as AlphaPepe are attracting attention for their utility and community growth.
AlphaPepe's features include instant token delivery and live staking.

History

Historical Context

The 2018 cryptocurrency crash saw Bitcoin's price plummet from nearly $20,000 to around $3,000, driven by regulatory scrutiny and the rejection of Bitcoin ETF applications by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This decline, which mirrored a broader market collapse of 80% from January to September 2018, highlights ongoing volatility in the crypto market amid shifting regulations and investor caution.

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Bitcoin Bear Market

Bitcoin has entered a bear market, dropping 25.8% from October's peak of $126,251 to about $93,684.
The decline stems from a broad risk-off mood, fading US pro-crypto policy optimism, and outflows from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) totaling $870 million.
Institutional participation has waned, with Strategy Inc. facing scrutiny as its stock price aligns with Bitcoin.
Crypto market capitalization has fallen by over $1 trillion, signaling diminished bullish sentiment and higher volatility.

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