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Altcoin market cap tests key technical zone amid rising inflation risks

The aggregate altcoin market capitalisation is currently testing a critical structural support zone as escalating geopolitical tensions, sticky inflationary pressures, and expectations of a prolonged hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve damp risk appetite.

Ethereum slides toward key support on heightened geopolitical risks

Ethereum rebounded by 8% to $1,693, but remained under pressure near the key $1,500 support level as tensions in the Middle East, supply disruptions, and inflation concerns weakened risk appetite. In addition, strong US payroll data reinforced expectations of higher-for-longer Federal Reserve policy, contributing to increased volatility.

Crypto selloff deepens as ETF outflows and altcoin stress hit confidence

Crypto markets are going through another hard reset. Over the past 48 hours, liquidations have climbed above $1.6 billion, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs have now recorded 13 straight trading days of net outflows.

Cardano logs 30% monthly loss amid risk-off sentiment in crypto markets

Cardano declined as crypto markets turned risk-averse amid tensions in the Middle East, inflation concerns, and expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy. ETF outflows, capital rotation into defensive assets, and pressure from US equities have added further strain.

Solana falls to test key support as hawkish Fed expectations pressure risk assets

Solana dropped to $71.34, down 16% weekly, as macro headwinds reduce appetite for risk assets. Surpassing forecasts, strong US private employment and services data hint at a hawkish, higher-for-longer Fed. Concurrently, a massive drop in crude inventories amid Middle East tensions pushed oil benchmarks toward $98 per barrel.

Ethereum falls sharply amid geopolitical uncertainty and hawkish Fed expectations

Geopolitical conflicts and rising oil prices are fuelling inflation fears, driving Ethereum down 6.15% to $1,854. A resilient US labour market and hawkish Fed commentaries suggest higher-for-longer interest rates. This macroeconomic pressure, coupled with a 15% spike in implied volatility, accelerates capital flight toward defensive assets.

Coin stock guide: What moves Coinbase shares

Coinbase is a Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency platform and a major player in the US crypto market. Its revenue comes mainly from transaction fees and subscriptions, with COIN shares often tied to Bitcoin movements.

Bitcoin implied volatility rebounds from lows amid geopolitical uncertainty

Bitcoin’s implied volatility index (BVIV) is rebounding from historical lows amid severe geopolitical instability. Despite tentative US-Iran ceasefire talks to secure the Strait of Hormuz, new US sanctions and escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflicts have heightened market anxiety, causing Bitcoin to slide to a key support zone at $73,488.

29 May 2026, 05:17

Major central banks advance digital payments project; Bitcoin retreats

Led by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the Agora Project is expanding testing of its tokenised payment infrastructure alongside major monetary authorities to enhance cross-border payment efficiency. This advancing regulatory alternative continues to exert structural pressure on traditional cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, which subsequently retreated by 2% to trade at $74,298.

UK sanctions on Russian crypto ecosystem deepen market uncertainty

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Russia-linked cryptocurrency platforms to restrict their payment processing capabilities. This regulatory crackdown, compounded by escalating US–Iran tensions near the critical Strait of Hormuz, has driven investors away from high-risk digital assets.