Financial markets are in chaos, with Donald Trump attributing the crash to Kamala Harris and the Biden administration.
Over $2 trillion vanished from traditional markets within the first trading hour, and the crypto sector is experiencing extreme turbulence reminiscent of 2021.
Online brokerages like Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and Vanguard faced technical issues, impacting thousands of users. Bitcoin has dropped over 16%, and Ether has seen its sharpest decline since 2021.
Massive sell-offs have resulted in the liquidation of 305,759 traders, amounting to $1.22 billion, dragging Bitcoin below $50,000.
On Truth Social, Trump blamed the market collapse on Harris and Biden, claiming their inept leadership caused the crisis. He presented voters with a stark choice: return to “Trump prosperity” or face the “Kamala Crash” and a potential Great Depression in 2024, along with the threat of World War III.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, fears of a larger conflict are spreading on social media, with frequent advisories contributing to global market instability. Traders are grappling with an atmosphere of escalating uncertainty and rumors of war.
Former Binance chief Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, recently stirred speculation across the crypto community with a simple, joking tweet: “Hope you bought the dip,” followed by a laughing emoji.
Bitget is taking legal action after uncovering a coordinated exploit that cost the exchange over $20 million.
Nike is facing a new legal battle after a group of NFT and crypto asset buyers accused the company of leaving them with major financial losses.
Ripple has officially put IPO rumors to rest, confirming it has no intention of going public in 2025.