The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn, erasing over $1.2 trillion in value and causing Bitcoin to fall from its peak of $120,000 to around $80,000. Experts suggest this decline is driven by macroeconomic factors rather than systemic issues. Noelle Acheson, a macro analyst, attributes the dip to liquidity-driven corrections linked to changing expectations about Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing Bitcoin's sensitivity to liquidity sentiment. Tim Meggs, CEO of Lo:Tech, views the downturn as a sign of market maturity, noting the absence of rapid liquidations and corporate failures typical of past crashes. He highlights the slower decision-making processes of institutional investors as a stabilizing factor. Meanwhile, trader Glen Goodman points out the lack of a strong market narrative, which has left crypto more susceptible to macroeconomic pressures and tech-stock volatility.