Cryptocurrency prices took a hit over the weekend, with ORDI, Fantom, and Aave experiencing some of the biggest losses. ORDI saw a decrease of over 15% in the past 24 hours and has dropped by 50% from its peak this year. Similarly, Fantom and Aave have also retreated significantly from their year-to-date highs.

However, not all cryptocurrencies were in the red. Bittensor, Celestia, Dogwifhat, and Wormhole all saw gains of over 10%. BitBot, a promising new project, also continued its token sale, raising over $2 million.

There are a few reasons that could explain the crypto market downturn. First, investors may be selling off in anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin halving event. This is a common phenomenon known as “buying the rumor and selling the news,” where investors buy into a market in anticipation of a certain event and then sell once the event actually happens.

Second, geopolitical tensions have also contributed to the market drop. Iran’s recent retaliation against Israel has caused concerns about potential disruptions to the oil market, with prices already rising to multi-month highs.

Lastly, there are indications that the Federal Reserve may not be cutting interest rates as expected, leading to a rise in the US dollar and a sell-off in US equities and bonds.

Despite the short-term drop in prices, analysts remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. The upcoming halving event will only make the coin rarer, and institutional investors are increasingly interested in the market.

Meanwhile, BitBot’s token sale continues to thrive, raising over $2.3 million so far. The project aims to disrupt the Telegram bot market, which has been plagued by fraud. Powered by advanced AI and blockchain technology, BitBot promises to provide accurate signals and a decentralized network for token holders to participate in governance. Interested investors can purchase BitBot tokens here.