Crypto’s $1B flash crash: What just happened and why it matters

A massive flash crash has shaken the crypto market. Nothing reflects this better than the OFFICIAL TRUMP coin. From a technical standpoint, TRUMP just hit a new all-time low of $1.13, marking a 98.56% drop from its peak. To put that into perspective, a $10,000 investment made in January 2025 would now be worth just $144. That's a brutal drawdown, highlighting the scale of the ongoing sell-off. However, there is more to the damage than just price. TRUMP’s collapse highlights an increase in macroeconomic uncertainty and a change in sentiment toward the U.S. crypto market. Reinforcing this, Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Index continues to trade in the negative, indicating that there is less demand from U.S. investors. With both signals flashing caution, the upcoming macro week could prove critical.

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