The crypto market is witnessing a broad-based decline as of June 18, 2025, with major assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP registering notable losses. This downturn is being driven by a complex mix of geopolitical fears, macroeconomic uncertainty ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision, and a wave of leveraged liquidations. Despite recent institutional inflows into ETFs, overall sentiment remains fragile, with volatility expected to persist in the near term. Geopolitical Tensions Spark Risk-Off Sentiment One of the primary drivers behind today’s selloff is the sharp escalation in Middle East tensions. Israeli airstrikes on Iranian facilities, including the Natanz nuclear site have ignited concerns of a wider conflict involving major global powers. Iran’s retaliatory military posturing, coupled with the possibility of U.S. involvement, has sent investors fleeing risk assets. BTC, ETH & XRP price decline (Source: TradingView) Cryptocurrencies, often regarded as high-risk instruments, have not been spared. The total crypto market capitalization has dropped by nearly $140 billion, wiping out approximately 4.2% in value over the past 2… The post Why Is The Crypto Market Going Down Today? appeared first on Coin Edition .