Core Viewpoint - The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant downward pressure due to multiple factors, including macroeconomic policy expectations, institutional selling, and increased regulatory scrutiny, leading to a decline in both cryptocurrency prices and related stocks in A-shares and Hong Kong markets [1][2][5][6]. Market Performance - As of December 2, A-shares and Hong Kong stocks related to cryptocurrency continued to decline, with notable drops in companies like Jingbeifang, Hailian Jinhui, and Cuiwei Co., each down approximately 1% [1]. - Bitcoin saw a significant drop, falling to a low of below $84,000 on December 1, down nearly 30% from its all-time high of $126,251 in early October. Ethereum experienced an even larger decline, with a single-day drop exceeding 10% [1][2]. Institutional Behavior - Institutional investors have been a core factor in the current market adjustment, with over $20 billion in cryptocurrency assets sold since September. The year-end period has heightened the tendency for institutions to lock in profits, leading to increased selling pressure [3][5]. - The flow of funds into Bitcoin ETFs has also slowed, indicating a decrease in institutional risk appetite [3]. Leverage and Market Dynamics - The market experienced a significant leverage liquidation effect on December 1, with over 270,000 contracts forcibly liquidated, amounting to nearly $985 million, predominantly affecting long positions [2]. - The current market structure is characterized by a rapid liquidation process triggered by shifts in macroeconomic expectations, leading to a more pronounced decline in prices [2][4]. Macroeconomic and Regulatory Influences - The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting has created uncertainty, with officials emphasizing persistent inflation and the need for restrictive monetary policy, dampening expectations for interest rate cuts [5]. - Regulatory developments in China have also impacted market sentiment, with a recent meeting involving multiple regulatory bodies reaffirming strict policies against virtual currency trading and emphasizing the risks associated with stablecoins [6][7].