Crypto Bloodbath: Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin Take Double-Digit Hits, Is Your Altcoin Safe?

The global cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn today, with a 5.46% drop in total market capitalization, reaching $2.63 trillion. This sharp decline followed a widespread sell-off triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs. The announcement fueled concerns about global economic stability, impacting investor sentiment.

Bitcoin (BTC) led the descent, falling 5.39% in the last 24 hours to $82,274.70, and 5.67% over the past week. Ethereum (ETH) also suffered a substantial loss, decreasing 6.04% to $1,787.79, while XRP fell 7.76% to $2.00. Binance Coin (BNB) experienced a more moderate decline of 2.94%, settling at $588.96.

The downturn extended across major altcoins. Cardano (ADA) saw a significant 9.25% drop, trading at $0.6315. Other notable declines included Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Toncoin (TON), Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT), Avalanche (AVAX), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Hedera (HBAR), with losses ranging from 4.83% to 11.18%.

Stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) demonstrated relative stability, experiencing minimal price fluctuations as investors sought safer havens.

The market's Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 24, indicating extreme fear among investors. The cryptocurrency sector is clearly reacting to the broader implications of U.S. trade policy. With global markets under pressure, the coming days will be crucial in observing the further trajectory of digital assets.