New rout in bitcoin ripples through crypto world today

Market Overview - Nearly all crypto assets are experiencing declines, with total market capitalization falling below $4 trillion [1] - Bitcoin (BTC) decreased by 3%, while ether (ETH) fell by 6%, and Solana (SOL) dropped by 7% [1] Liquidation in Crypto Derivatives - A total of $1.7 billion in trading positions were liquidated in the crypto derivatives market, with 94% from bullish trades [2] - The largest single liquidation was valued at $12.7 million on the OKX exchange [2] - Liquidations for ether exceeded $500 million, while bitcoin saw $280 million in liquidations [2] Impact of Federal Reserve's Policy - Crypto assets sold off following the Federal Reserve's indication of a quarter percentage point reduction in short-term policy rates [3] - Companies holding bitcoin and other digital assets have faced pressure after significant stock surges earlier in the year [3] Bitcoin Treasury Companies - Over 180 public companies have added bitcoin to their balance sheets, many aiming to replicate the stock performance of Strategy (MSTR) [4] - Strategy's stock has seen a 2,200% increase since it began purchasing bitcoin, despite a recent decline of 1.3% [5] Imitators and Market Dynamics - 94 companies are considered imitators of Strategy based on size, business model, and funding methods for bitcoin purchases [6] - Approximately 25% of these firms have market capitalizations below the value of their bitcoin holdings [7] Mergers in Bitcoin Treasury Space - The first merger in the bitcoin treasury sector occurred, with Semler Scientific (SMLR) stock rising 27% after announcing an acquisition by Strive Inc. [8]