{"id":59922,"date":"2025-09-23T14:31:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/crypto-market-calm-after-mondays-crash-whats-going-on\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:31:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:31:36","slug":"crypto-market-calm-after-mondays-crash-whats-going-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/crypto-market-calm-after-mondays-crash-whats-going-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto market calm after Monday&#8217;s crash: what&#8217;s going on?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/09\/20250923_1417_Crypto-Market-Turmoil_simple_compose_01k5tvz4z7eefvkmbdgd832kdm-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/09\/20250923_1417_Crypto-Market-Turmoil_simple_compose_01k5tvz4z7eefvkmbdgd832kdm-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/09\/20250923_1417_Crypto-Market-Turmoil_simple_compose_01k5tvz4z7eefvkmbdgd832kdm-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/09\/20250923_1417_Crypto-Market-Turmoil_simple_compose_01k5tvz4z7eefvkmbdgd832kdm-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"717\">Ether fell as much as 9% in a single session on Monday, wiping out $500 million in bets.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"717\">Bitcoin traded 0.8% lower, with nervous positioning seen in options.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"717\">$23 billion in Bitcoin and Ether contracts are due to expire on Friday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"809\">A sharp crash on Monday wiped more than $1.5 billion from leveraged cryptocurrency positions, underscoring how fragile digital asset markets remain.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"809\">The sudden liquidation wave, one of the largest this year, unfolded without a clear catalyst and hit Ether especially hard.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"809\">By Tuesday morning in Asia, the dust had begun to settle, but prices remained under pressure and traders were braced for more turbulence as a record options expiry approached.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"856\">Monday\u2019s crash triggers heavy liquidations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1363\">On Monday, Ether led the declines with losses of up to 9%, sparking the unwinding of nearly $500 million in bullish bets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1363\">Bitcoin also retreated, falling sharply before stabilising with a smaller 0.8% decline.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1363\">In total, more than $1.5 billion in leveraged positions were forced out across exchanges, making it one of the year\u2019s biggest liquidation events after months of speculative rallies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1363\">Analysts said the drop showed how quickly leverage combined with thin liquidity can turn into widespread selling.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1407\">Tuesday\u2019s session shows nervous stability<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1869\">By Tuesday morning in Asia, the market was calmer, though sentiment remained cautious.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1869\">Ether trimmed its losses to around 0.9%, while Bitcoin also traded 0.8% lower.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1869\">Options activity pointed to traders positioning for further swings rather than stability, with significant bets placed on Bitcoin falling below $95,000 or rising above $140,000 before the month-end.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1869\">The appetite for protection in both directions highlighted just how unsettled sentiment has become.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1908\">Expiring contracts add to pressure<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2331\">Deribit data showed that roughly $23 billion of Bitcoin and Ether options contracts are due to expire on Friday, one of the largest expiries ever recorded.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2331\">This event has amplified caution across the market, with traders expecting volatility to dominate in the near term.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2331\">Short-term options have grown in popularity as investors look for cheaper exposure to sudden price moves, turning volatility itself into the trade.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2592\">Meanwhile, crypto treasury firms that earlier drove demand by raising funds to buy tokens have slowed their purchases.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2592\">With share prices falling, these companies have less capacity to raise capital, reducing support for prices and adding to downward pressure.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2632\">Leverage and liquidity risks remain<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2931\">Data from Binance shows open interest in perpetual futures has surged over the past few months, with Ether seeing the strongest speculative activity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2931\">The structure has left the token more exposed to sharp reversals, acting as a higher-beta proxy for digital asset sentiment in periods of stress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3399\">Bitcoin, by contrast, has shown relatively steadier trading thanks to deeper liquidity and its growing role in institutional portfolios.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3399\">Even so, analysts caution that the higher levels of leverage in the system compared to last year mean the risk of large swings remains.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3399\">With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, some expect new inflows to offset selling pressure, but links between Bitcoin and equities suggest macro policy will continue to shape its path.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a 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Bitcoin traded 0.8% lower, with nervous positioning seen in options. $23 billion in Bitcoin and Ether contracts are due to expire on Friday. 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