Date: Wed, Sept 04, 2024, 06:06 AM GMT
In today’s cryptocurrency market, it’s a sea of red, and memecoins are taking a significant hit. Over the past 24 hours, popular memecoins like Pepe (PEPE), Dogwifhat (WIF), Bonk (BONK), Dogs (DOGS), Popcat (POPCAT), and Mog Coin (MOG) have all experienced substantial price drops.
What’s Behind the Downturn?
1. U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) Crackdown on Nvidia
The primary reason for this sudden decline seems to be tied to the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DoJ) recent actions against Nvidia and other companies. The DoJ has issued subpoenas to Nvidia as part of an investigation into potential antitrust violations by the AI giant. This crackdown has rattled the broader financial markets, leading to a 9.53% drop in the NVIDIA and a significant 4.85% decline in the global crypto market cap.
2. Bank of Japan’s Rate Hike Signal
Adding to the market’s woes, the Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently hinted at potential interest rate hikes. The Governor stated that the central bank might raise rates further if the economy and prices align with their expectations. This news has added pressure to an already shaky market, contributing to the decline in memecoins.
3. Bitcoin’s Historical Bearish Performance
Finally, Bitcoin’s recent bearish performance is also playing a role. Historically, September has been a tough month for Bitcoin, and this year is no exception. Bitcoin has dropped from $59,800 earlier this month to around $56,000, dragging the rest of the market down with it.
What’s Next?
With the current market conditions, it’s hard to say when memecoins will recover. The ongoing legal issues, economic concerns, and Bitcoin’s poor performance are all creating a challenging environment for these tokens. Investors will need to keep a close eye on developments to see how these factors play out in the coming days.
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