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<h2 id="key-points">Key Points</h2> 
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 <li>Bitcoin’s value fell below $58,000 on September 3rd, marking the fourth dip below this critical mark in the last seven days.</li> 
 <li>The total crypto market dropped below $2 trillion at the height of the slump for the first time since August 4th.</li> 
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<p>The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant drop recently, with the total market cap falling below $2 trillion for the first time since August 4th.</p> 
<p>Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, also saw a decline in value, sinking below $58,000 on September 3rd. This marked the fourth time in the last seven days that Bitcoin’s value dipped below this critical level.</p> 
<h2 id="factors-influencing-the-market">Factors Influencing The Market</h2> 
<p>This bearish price action follows a disappointing performance in August, where Bitcoin lost 8.6% of its value, according to Coinglass data. This erased the minor gains it had made in July.</p> 
<p>The decline continued into early September, with Bitcoin trading as low as $55,673 on <a href="https://coineagle.com/exchange/binance/">Binance</a> amid losses across the U.S. and Asian equity markets.</p> 
<p>The broader market downturn has been linked to comments from the Bank of Japan’s Governor hinting at further interest rate hikes. These comments reignited concerns about the health of the global economy.</p> 
<h2 id="market-speculations-and-future-predictions">Market Speculations And Future Predictions</h2> 
<p>Despite this market downturn, the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index moved up to 27 after remaining at 26 points for the first three days of September. This suggests that market participants are still predicting a return of upside movement.</p> 
<p>Several factors could influence the market in the coming weeks. The U.S. nonfarm payrolls data for August, expected on September 6th, could either strengthen or undermine the current narrative of a slowing U.S. economy.</p> 
<p>Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s policy decision and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions could also significantly impact the market. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 18th is expected to result in a 25-basis point cut, which could create a favorable monetary environment for riskier assets like crypto.</p> 
<p>However, a weak August U.S. jobs report could lead to a more aggressive 50-basis point cut, which could escalate recession concerns. Conversely, a strong report could influence the Fed’s decision on whether or not to start cutting rates. Both outcomes could potentially increase market volatility.</p>

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