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The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to <a href="https://twitter.com/intotheblock/status/1692460666089550104" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">volatility</a>, but the recent sharp decline in prices took many by surprise. This sudden drop came on the heels of a prolonged period of low volatility, with most assets reaching significant lows in this <a href="https://u.today/why-did-shibarium-fail-teams-reason-might-shock-you" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">metric</a>. Such calm before the storm made the ensuing price plunge all the more unexpected. 
In the midst of this downturn, two notable cryptocurrencies, <a href="https://u.today/two-dogecoin-doge-and-litecoin-ltc-pairs-kicked-out-by-binance-amid-sec-battle" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dogecoin</a>&nbsp;(DOGE) and Litecoin (LTC), have been particularly affected. As of recent data, Dogecoin is trading at $0.062505, while Litecoin stands at $65.07. Both of these assets, along with several others, have been victims of a phenomenon that is currently shaping the crypto landscape. 
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 1/ A sudden, strong drop in crypto prices has followed a prolonged period of low volatility. Most assets were reaching significant lows in volatility, making this large move unexpected to many.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cryptocrash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#cryptocrash</a> <a href="https://t.co/ebRvNlmz7R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/ebRvNlmz7R</a>— IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) <a href="https://twitter.com/intotheblock/status/1692460666089550104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 18, 2023</a> 
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A closer look at market activity reveals a spike in transactions valued over $1 million. Specifically, there has been an increase of approximately 700 such transactions, which closely aligns with the timing of the downward price movement. This pattern strongly suggests that, in the current market scenario characterized by lower liquidity, these large transactions are the primary catalysts driving volatility. 
The implications of this are significant. With large transactions having such a pronounced impact on price, it underscores the influence of whales or large holders in the current market environment. Their actions, whether selling or buying in large volumes, can sway the market in noticeable ways, especially when liquidity is thin. 
For assets like Dogecoin and <a href="https://u.today/dogecoin-doge-metrics-signal-extreme-apathy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Litecoin</a>, this phenomenon presents both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the influence of large transactions can lead to rapid price declines, as witnessed recently. On the other, it also means that positive market sentiment and large buy orders can lead to swift recoveries. 
It is also worth noting external factors that might be influencing the market. The preapproval of the Ethereum futures ETF and issues like the 1,000+ ETH stuck in the Shibarium bridge have added to the market's uncertainty.

Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC) and Others Are Victims of This Phenomenon

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