You Won’t Believe What’s Happening in the Crypto Market Right Now!

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So, on April 9th, the crypto market bottomed out at a staggering $906.9 billion. Yeah, you read that right. $906.9 billion. That’s almost as bad as my attempts at cooking dinner. Seriously, it’s like watching a car crash in slow motion. 🏎️💥

Now, here’s the kicker—funding for crypto startups has plummeted by over 50% since the so-called “glory years” of 2021-2022. Coinbase blames macroeconomic stress, trade tariffs, and global monetary tightening. You know, the usual stuff that makes everyone panic and start checking their bank accounts every five minutes. 💸

David Duong, Coinbase’s Head of Research, says we might be entering the early stages of a “new crypto winter.” Oh, great. Just when I thought the market couldn’t get any colder. He points to the massive dip in investor sentiment and the sad state of venture capital activity. So basically, everyone’s too nervous to make a move. Perfect. 👀

Bitcoin: The Only Kid Left Standing

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s holding steady, kind of like that one friend who insists they’re fine when we all know they’re really not. But hey, even Bitcoin recently dropped below its 200-day moving average. Which, for those of you who don’t speak “crypto,” basically means things are looking a little… sketchy.

And if that’s not enough to make you sweat, Coinbase’s COIN50 index—which tracks top altcoins—also fell below its 200-day average. So, yeah, not exactly the rally we were hoping for. Get comfy, folks. It’s not looking pretty.

And let’s not forget meme coins, decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), and AI-based tokens. These things have been more unstable than a house of cards in a hurricane. Honestly, who thought these were good investments? Oh wait, that’s right… I did. 🃏

Maybe, Just Maybe, a Q3 Crypto Recovery?

But don’t worry, Coinbase isn’t all doom and gloom. They’re cautiously optimistic—like the way you feel when you check your phone after a bad breakup. The report says we might see some stabilization by late Q2, with a potential rebound in Q3 2025. It’s like saying, “Hey, things are bad, but we’ll throw you a bone in a couple of months.” 🦴

However, Coinbase throws in a little caveat: Traditional bear market definitions? Forget ‘em. Crypto’s doing its own thing now. They recommend using “advanced indicators” like risk-adjusted returns and moving averages. Basically, get out your magnifying glass and dust off your old math book, because you’re going to need them. 🔍📚

And Duong, the guy who apparently knows what’s going on (or maybe just pretending really well?), says Bitcoin’s role as a “store of value” makes it less effective as a market barometer. So in other words, don’t rely on Bitcoin to give you any life advice. The crypto world is getting complicated, and guess what? So are the strategies you need to understand it. 💼

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2025-04-17 18:17