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Core Insights - The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn, with Bitcoin dropping from $110,000 to below $106,000 and Ethereum falling by nearly 9% [1][2][3] - A major hack on the DeFi protocol Balancer resulted in losses exceeding $100 million, intensifying market panic [1][3] - Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market saw liquidations exceeding $1.278 billion, affecting over 340,000 traders, predominantly long positions [2][3] Market Dynamics - Bitcoin's price fell over 3% to $106,200, while Ethereum dropped over 7% to $3,595, with other cryptocurrencies like XRP, BNB, and Solana also experiencing significant declines [3] - The perpetual contract funding rates have weakened since mid-October, indicating a shift towards bearish sentiment in the market [2] - The increase in Ethereum put options, particularly at strike prices below $3,700, suggests that traders are betting on further declines [2] Institutional Activity - Recent reports indicate that institutional demand for Bitcoin has decreased, with inflows into Bitcoin ETFs dropping significantly [4][6][7] - The iShares Bitcoin Trust saw a redemption of approximately $400 million, contributing to a total outflow of $946 million from Bitcoin ETFs [4] - Data from Glassnode shows that the weekly net inflow of Bitcoin into the BlackRock ETF has fallen below 600 Bitcoin, a stark contrast to previous inflows exceeding 10,000 Bitcoin during bullish phases [6][7] Regulatory Developments - The European Union is considering expanding the regulatory powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to include oversight of cryptocurrency exchanges [5][6] - This initiative is part of the EU's "Capital Markets Union" plan aimed at reducing regulatory fragmentation and lowering cross-border trading costs [5][6]