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Why the Crypto Market is Down and the Worst May Still Be Ahead

Last Updated 22 August 2025
Valdrin Tahiri
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Edited by Insha Zia

Key Takeaways

  • The Crypto market fell after reaching a new all-time high last week.
  • Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins have completed five-wave upward movements.
  • Is the crypto market due for a significant correction, or is the dip already done?

The crypto market is showing its first real signs of turbulence after setting fresh all-time highs.

Optimism has fueled the rally for weeks, but momentum now looks shaky as technical signals point to potential weakness.

The key question: is this just a healthy cooldown—or the start of a deeper correction? Let’s take a closer look at the charts.

Crypto Market Down Today

The weekly time frame chart for the crypto market is starting to show signs of weakness.

After reaching a fresh all-time high last week, the rally stalled and left behind a shooting star candlestick (red icon).

If the market closes this week below $3.66 trillion, that would confirm an evening star pattern, which is typically a bearish reversal signal.

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Momentum indicators also paint a worrying picture. Both the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and MACD have formed bearish divergences (orange).

Such divergences on a weekly chart are rare, and when they appear, they often signal the start of a deeper market correction.

Total Crypto Cap
TOTALCAP Weekly Chart | Credit: Valdrin Tahiri/TradingView

This helps explain why the crypto market is down today and raises the possibility of further losses through August.

If the decline continues, the next major support zone lies between $3.26 trillion and $3.47 trillion, based on the 0.382–0.5 Fibonacci retracement levels.

Altcoins Crash

The altcoin chart is even more concerning, showing many bearish signs.

At first, the wave count shows that altcoins have completed wave three in a five-wave increase (green) and have now started a corrective wave four.

The sub-wave count (black) confirms that this is the case.

Weekly Trading Chart
ALTCAP Weekly Chart | Credit: Valdrin Tahiri/TradingView

Just like the total market cap, the daily RSI and MACD have generated considerable bearish divergences, which could lead to a pronounced downward trend.

If the count transpires as predicted, altcoins could fall by another 10% on average, reaching the 0.382-0.5 Fibonacci retracement support level at $1.35 – $1.43 trillion.

Since wave two was gradual and deep, the wave four correction could be shallow and sharp.

Bitcoin & Ethereum Price

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are the largest and second-largest cryptocurrencies, so their price movement affects whether the rest of the crypto market is down or not.

The Bitcoin price also shows signs of an imminent price top.

The wave count shows that the price has started wave four in a five-wave upward movement (green).

Bitcoin has also created diagonals for wave five and the entire upward movement.

BTC Daily
BTC/USDT Daily Chart | Credit: Valdrin Tahiri/TradingView

If this long-term prediction goes as planned, the Bitcoin price has another upward movement left before the cycle ends.

The ubiquitous divergences also exist in the Bitcoin price chart.

Finally, the Ethereum price shows the same wave three completion (green) with bearish divergences.

While the price of Ethereum has paced the crypto market, it seems that it will finally cool off.

ETH Daily Chart
ETH/USDT Daily Chart | Credit: Valdrin Tahiri/TradingView

The main target area for a bounce is between $3,460-$3770, after which the fifth and final wave can begin.

August Correction

The crypto market stands at a crossroads.

It could either shake off this bearish divergence and continue toward new highs or deepen its already considerable decline.

Bitcoin and Ethereum could both head lower, dragging the crypto market down.

As it stands, a deeper correction is the most likely future outlook.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, financial advice. We do not make any warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. All investments involve risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. We recommend consulting a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Valdrin Tahiri

Valdrin Tahiri is a cryptocurrency analyst and reporter at CCN, specializing in technical analysis with a focus on Elliott Wave theory, on-chain metrics, and fundamental research. He brings over seven years of experience in the crypto space as both a trader and writer.

He discovered cryptocurrencies in 2017 while earning his MSc in Financial Markets at the Barcelona School of Economics, which sparked a deep interest in blockchain and market dynamics. Since then, he’s contributed to top crypto outlets like BeInCrypto and CoinGape.

Valdrin also served as Community Manager of BeInCrypto’s Telegram group for three years, helping grow it into one of the largest crypto communities worldwide. His expertise in market structure and price patterns allows him to break down complex trends into clear, actionable insights.

He’s published thousands of articles covering altcoins, Bitcoin cycles, and macro trends.

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