#reports Market Performance
The total crypto market cap reached an all-time high on December 6, 2024, at $3.73 trillion but has since decreased by 2%.³ Bitcoin's market cap accounts for 55.52% of the cryptocurrency market capitalization.
#downfall #factors The crypto market's downfall in December can be attributed to several factors.
Key Factors Contributing to the Downfall
1. *Miner Pressure*: Bitcoin miners faced significant pressure due to declining profitability, which hit a 12-month low of 4 cents per terahash.
2. *Low On-Chain Activity*: Ethereum's on-chain volume dropped to a 9-month low, indicating reduced network activity and falling prices.
3. *Regulatory Uncertainty*: Ongoing legal battles, such as the SEC's appeal against Ripple, contributed to market volatility.
4. *Profit-Taking*: Investors took profits after Bitcoin rallied past $65,000, leading to a market slump.
5. *Market Sentiment*: The "buy the rumor, sell the news" phenomenon, where investors buy based on expectations and sell when events occur, impacted Bitcoin's price.²
6. *Lack of Decoupling from Wall Street*: The cryptocurrency market's performance remains tied to Wall Street's, making it vulnerable to economic fluctuations.
7. *Potential for Major Failures*: The crypto space lacks adequate oversight, increasing the risk of significant failures, such as stablecoin de-pegging or exchange platform collapses.