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Core Viewpoint - The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant crash on October 11, with Bitcoin dropping over 13% within 24 hours, reaching a low of approximately $105,900, despite Deutsche Bank's optimistic report predicting Bitcoin could become a key reserve asset by 2030 alongside gold [1][12]. Market Reaction - Bitcoin's price fell sharply from a high of $126,250 earlier in the week, marking a 20% retracement and the largest sell-off since April [1][3]. - Ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies faced even steeper declines, with Ethereum dropping over 20% to around $3,380, and smaller altcoins experiencing drastic price drops, some nearing zero [3][4]. - The crash led to over 1.66 million investors being liquidated, with a total liquidation amount reaching approximately $19.36 billion, marking the largest single-day deleveraging in cryptocurrency history [4]. Causes of the Crash - Analysts had warned of increasing leverage and crowded bullish positions, indicating growing short-term vulnerability in the market [4]. - Speculative capital, driven by high leverage through contract trading and liquidity mining, flooded into the market, making it susceptible to rapid sell-offs when negative news emerged [3][4]. - The crash was exacerbated by algorithmic trading and trading bots, which intensified the market chaos [4]. Impact on Stablecoins - The crash also affected decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly the synthetic stablecoin USDe, which saw its price drop to as low as $0.62, a 38% de-pegging from the dollar [5]. - The de-pegging was attributed to panic selling, insufficient liquidity, and the collapse of leveraged positions that relied on USDe for borrowing [5][6]. Historical Context - The recent crash has drawn comparisons to previous significant downturns in the cryptocurrency market, highlighting a consistent pattern of high leverage leading to rapid liquidations and market panic [7][10]. - Historical events such as the "312" crash in March 2020 and the "222" crash in February 2021 illustrate similar market reactions to external shocks, emphasizing the fragility of the cryptocurrency market [9][10]. Future Outlook - Despite the recent downturn, there are indications of a potential recovery, with Bitcoin's price rebounding to around $112,000, and increased bullish bets in the options market [11]. - However, the recent events have raised questions about Bitcoin's status as a safe-haven asset, as its price movements have shown a strong correlation with risk assets like U.S. tech stocks [11][15]. - Experts suggest that Bitcoin's volatility and structural weaknesses hinder its potential to become a reserve asset, with concerns about liquidity and security risks remaining prevalent [12][14].