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Cryptocurrency market faces correction as Bitcoin and altcoins decline
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant correction. Bitcoin recently tumbled from over $65,000 to close just above $63,200, representing a weekly loss of approximately 3.2%. This decline was partly influenced by Strategy offloading 1,690 bitcoins. Major altcoins also faced downward pressure, with ADA falling 10.6% and XRP dipping below the $1 threshold.
In contrast, Chainlink (LINK) saw a 13% surge following a forecast from Standard Chartered.
Broader market data from 2026 indicates a sustained downturn. The industry lost $304.8 billion in the second quarter, and total market capitalization reached approximately $2.26 trillion in early August. This period has seen a shift in capital from speculative projects toward regulated businesses with established infrastructure. Additionally, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $4.9 billion in net outflows during Q2 2026, and more than 100 projects have closed or entered bankruptcy this year.
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Bitcoin · CoinGecko · NYDIG · Standard Chartered · Strategy
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Bitcoin closed just above $63,200 following a weekly loss of approximately 3.2%. bitcoinethereumnews.com · news.bitcoin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Strategy offloaded 1,690 bitcoins, contributing to the market slide. bitcoinethereumnews.com · news.bitcoin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] ADA experienced a 10.6% decline during the period. bitcoinethereumnews.com · news.bitcoin.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The crypto industry lost $304.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026. techbullion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Total crypto market capitalization stood at approximately $2.26 trillion in early August 2026. techbullion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $4.9 billion in net outflows in Q2 2026. techbullion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 100 crypto projects have closed, entered bankruptcy, or become inactive in 2026. techbullion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] LINK surged 13% following a forecast from Standard Chartered. news.bitcoin.com