Bitcoin remains under heavy pressure as bears continue to dominate the market, with the leading cryptocurrency briefly falling to the $58,000 level.
June was a difficult month for Bitcoin, with the asset losing nearly 20 percent of its value. Although July has historically been a strong month for Bitcoin, the new month has started on a weak note, with BTC still trading well below the key $60,000 mark.
Many altcoins have followed Bitcoin’s downward move and posted additional losses, although Cardano has emerged as one of the few major gainers.
Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure
Bitcoin’s recent decline has been driven by several major factors, including the prolonged bear market across the crypto sector, weakening institutional demand, and uncertainty linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
On June 30, Bitcoin attempted to reclaim the important $60,000 psychological level, but bullish momentum faded quickly. Sellers regained control, pushing prices lower once again.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading near $58,900, reflecting a daily decline of about 1.5 percent.
Historically, July has often delivered strong performance for Bitcoin, so market participants are watching closely to see whether a recovery can still develop in the coming weeks.
However, several bearish indicators continue to point toward the possibility of further downside, with many analysts suggesting the market has not yet reached its cycle bottom.
Following the latest decline, Bitcoin’s market capitalization has dropped to around $1.18 trillion, while its dominance over the altcoin market remains above 56 percent.
Cardano Rejoins the Top 20
Most altcoins have mirrored Bitcoin’s weakness over the last 24 hours, recording modest losses.
Ethereum has slipped by 0.5 percent, while Hyperliquid has declined by around 2 percent.
Among the worst performers in the top 100 cryptocurrencies, LAB recorded the sharpest drop at 27 percent, followed by Audiera with a 7 percent decline.
Despite the broader weakness, a few altcoins have managed to move higher.
Cardano gained 4 percent and climbed back to $0.15. Its market capitalization rose above $5.6 billion, helping it reenter the list of the 20 largest cryptocurrencies by market value.
Other altcoins posting gains today include WhiteBIT Coin, up 15 percent, JPT, up 13 percent, Stellar, up 12 percent, and CC, which gained 5 percent.
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