Why Crypto’s Down Today? Prices Slip as U.S. Traders Go Risk-Off

Crypto prices slipped Tuesday as U.S. traders shifted into “risk-off” mode, pulling money from volatile assets. Bitcoin price dipped during U.S. trading hours, while ETH updates showed similar weakness across major altcoins. The move fits a broader pattern that has followed stocks lower since late 2025. This was not about one bad crypto headline. It was about fear. When macro worries rise, crypto often feels it first. That context matters for beginners. It explains why prices fall even when no crypto pro ...