Top 5 Cryptos Taking A Major Beating In The Ongoing Market Mayhem

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The Top 5 cryptos featured in this article today are taking a heavy blow in the ongoing market pandemonium.

Led by Bitcoin and Ethereum – two of the biggest cryptocurrencies in terms of market cap – these five cryptos have been hogging the headlines of late.

Investors now wonder when a recovery will occur, as losses continue to mount, sending jitters across the broader crypto space and dampening investor spirit.

Here’s a quick look at the Top 5 cryptocurrencies and how much they’ve lost so far:

1 – Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin takes the spot of the Top 5 cryptos with the most losses. Bitcoin is the largest and most popular cryptocurrency in the world. In November of last year, BTC surpassed a market capitalization of $1.27 trillion when one unit reached a price of $69,000, an all-time high.

As of this writing, the price of Bitcoin hovers around $20,000. This year, it has lost 57.23 percent of its value. Bitcoin maintained $20,000 for another day on Thursday, despite calls for a 20 percent decline.

Bitcoin has lost 57.23 percent of its value. Image: Coingape.

2 – Ether (ETH)

Ether (ETH) – at No. 2 on this list – dropped below $1,000 for the first time this month after its value soared 386 percent in the previous year, reaching a record high of $4,812 in November 2021.

ETH, the second largest cryptocurrency in the world with a market capitalization of $134 billion, has lost 70 percent of its value since the beginning of the year as of June 23.

This year, Ether has experienced the same fate as Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies, bringing its price to its lowest level since January 2021.

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3 – Solana (SOL)

Solana has lost 78 percent of its value this year, trading at $36.28 as of Thursday, a far cry from its November 2021 all-time high of $258. Solana (SOL) is the ninth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, at $12.46 billion.

In the past 24 hours, SOL has lost 0.51 percent of its market capitalization. The intraday trading session has witnessed a 9.30 percent decline in trade volume.

Crypto total market cap at $932 billion on the daily chart | Source: TradingView.com

4 – Terra (LUNA)

On April 4, Luna reached an all-time high of $116, with a market capitalization of more than $40 billion. During the period between May 4 and 12, the price of the token plummeted from $86 to $0.0041.

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, told the Wall Street Journal this week that he lost nearly all of his wealth in the market fall. As of Thursday, LUNA is currently valued at $0.00005682 and has been renamed Terra Classic.

5 – TerraUSD

Last month, TerraUSD slipped below the US dollar, and attempts to return it to its $1 peg failed. It depreciated to $0.69 before entering what is known as a “death spiral” and lost all value. LUNA is now within the five decimal points adjacent to zero.

Bloomberg reported on June 9 that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is examining whether the marketing of TerraUSD prior to its collapse violated federal investor protection requirements.

Featured image from Analytics Insight, chart from TradingView.com

Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

Christian's journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).

Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley!

So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he's one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).

Think Christian's all work and no play? Not a chance! When he's not at his computer, you'll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair.

Speaking of chill, Christian's got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better.

Here's the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day - and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies.

Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors - and bosses - he deeply respects.

So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words – the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.

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