Arca’s Jeff Dorman Questions Latest Cryptocurrency Market Decline

Arca CIO Jeff Dorman calls the recent crypto market downturn ‘the strangest sell-off’ amid favorable macroeconomic conditions, highlighting absent buying pressure in a recent article.

This decline, against positive economic factors, underscores market hesitation despite looming institutional interest, as crypto ecosystems await easier integration for fund inflows.

Arca’s Jeff Dorman Questions Latest Cryptocurrency Market Decline

The event highlights puzzlement over crypto market dynamics; potential lack of buying pressure is cited as a core issue.

Jeff Dorman of Arca described the ongoing decline in cryptocurrencies as the strangest sell-off despite positive economic indicators like interest rate cuts and growing consumer demand. He noted the absence of validated catalysts for this sell-off.

“The current sell-off is the strangest due to the disconnect between strong macro fundamentals and declining crypto prices.” — Jeff Dorman, Chief Investment Officer, Arca

Institutional Entry and Technological Issues in Crypto Markets

Did you know? Historically, institutional involvement in the crypto market has significantly influenced price movements and market perception.

According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $86,567.42, with a market cap of $1.73 trillion. Over the past 30 days, BTC’s price has dropped 21.30%, with a circulating supply of 19.96 million as of December 2, 2025.

Arca’s analysis reveals that current regulatory and technological landscapes require seamless integration for institutional investors to engage fully. His insights emphasize that institutional investors are waiting for better integration with existing authorization systems.