LUNA Not Alone In Crimson: APE, AVAX, SOL, SHIB All Lose 20% In Crypto Crash

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1 year ago

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The crypto market has deep-dived to 11% in just 24 hours. It’s been in the hole or behind and most coins (led by LUNA) have been suffering major losses such as Avalanche, ApeCoin, Solana, and Shiba Inu, to name a few.

So, what’s happening here?

It’s like a ripple or domino effect that has hit one and is now derailing the rest of the cryptocurrencies.

Not Just LUNA

LUNA has lost 97% of its value following the major dip of UST stablecoin. The losses of other coins are not as massive as Terra but they have also suffered devastating double-digit losses over the 24-hour time frame.

Altcoins In The Red

Most altcoins are in the red at this time. It’s a major blow in the crypto space and people are trying to analyze their cards. Avalanche has plummeted to 34% or under $32 and it even crashed below $28 which is far worse than its slump in August 2021.

More so, Solana is now down by 26% which has further dropped to around $52 as of this writing. Luna is the cryptocurrency of Terra. Following the collapse of USDT or the dollar stablecoin, Luna also suffered a massive slump at 97% or below $1.

BTC total market cap at $550.71 billion on the daily chart | Source: TradingView.com

ADA of Cardano has also slid down by 16% or $0.56 displaying tremendous dips comparable to what transpired in February 2021. Additionally, Polkadot (DOT) has also crashed to around 24% over the past 24 hours, or about $9.

Other tokens and meme coins are also extra volatile and dipping today like Dogecoin which is down 23% or $0.087 and Shiba Inu, which has lost over 27% in the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, ApeCoin is also falling rapidly and has scraped 37% off its market value over the past day with the current prevailing price at $5.90. The price has now plunged to 85% compared to its winning streak of $39.40 following its launch in March of this year.

Trouble In Metaverse?

Even the metaverse is having trouble Decentraland and The Sandbox have plunged to 28% or $0.85 and 28% or $1.32, respectively. These metaverse gaming tokens were selling like hotcakes especially following Facebook’s switch to Meta but are now losing out on value.

The crypto market has slumped by 11% in a quick span of 24 hours led by the king of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin which suffered a dip of 6% or a price below $29,900. Meanwhile, Ethereum is also down to 8% or $2,180.

Featured image from Physics World, chart from TradingView.com

Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

Christian's journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).

Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley!

So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he's one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).

Think Christian's all work and no play? Not a chance! When he's not at his computer, you'll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair.

Speaking of chill, Christian's got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better.

Here's the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day - and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies.

Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors - and bosses - he deeply respects.

So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words – the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.

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