Core Viewpoint - The cryptocurrency sector is experiencing significant declines, with major stocks and digital assets facing substantial losses due to market pressures and a drop in Bitcoin prices [1] Group 1: Market Performance - As of the report, cryptocurrency-related stocks are among the biggest losers, with Blueking Interactive (08267) down 5.56% to HKD 0.34, Oko Cloud Chain (01499) down 2.13% to HKD 0.184, and OSL Group (00863) down 1.41% to HKD 16.76 [1] - On January 29, Bitcoin's price fell below USD 85,000 for the first time in two months, dropping as much as 6.8% to a low of USD 83,240, the lowest level since November 21 of the previous year [1] - Ethereum, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Solana all experienced declines of at least 7% [1] - On January 30, Bitcoin continued to decline, approaching USD 81,000 with a daily drop exceeding 4% [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Chris Newhouse, the business development director at Ergonia, noted that the weak performance highlights the positioning of crypto assets in the market, often acting as a "leveraged amplifier" for traditional risk assets [1] - The ongoing pressure on tech stocks has further amplified the overall selling sentiment in the digital asset market [1] - Excessive leverage in long positions has led to a cleansing effect, creating mechanical selling pressure that exacerbates the already fragile market conditions [1]