European Funds Trigger Major Crypto Market Sell-Off

Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced sharp declines in November 2025, with European traders leading a significant sell-off during their trading hours, causing a 20-25% drop.

This significant downturn reflects macroeconomic instability and affects global cryptocurrency markets, heightening investor caution and impacting institutional investment strategies linked to major tokens like BTC and ETH.

European-Driven Sell-Off Results in 20-25% Market Decline

BlockBeats News reports that Bitcoin’s weakest November since 2018 arose from selling by European traders. Presto Research supports these findings, highlighting significant sell-offs during European hours, contrasting with stability in the Asian and U.S. markets.

The market faced a 20-25% decline in BTC and ETH, attributed to European trading dynamics. This reflects broader market concerns and macro-driven de-risking efforts by institutional investors.

“The sharp decline in Bitcoin’s price this November can largely be attributed to long-term holders taking profits, indicative of typical market cyclicality.” – Gerry O’Shea, Senior Research Analyst, Hashdex Asset Management

Market responses were vocal, as investors and analysts noted the intensified ETF outflows and growing correlation between crypto and tech stocks. These conditions suggest a shift to cautious trading amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

Regulatory Scrutiny Likely as Bitcoin Correlates with Nasdaq

Did you know? Bitcoin’s correlation with traditional stock markets has been increasing, indicating its growing sensitivity to economic shifts.

According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $89,981.84 with a market cap of $1.80 trillion. The 24-hour volume stands at $57.03 billion, showing an 8.19% decrease. Over the past 30 days, BTC has dropped 11.68%.

The Coincu research team notes that European market sell-offs could lead to regulatory reviews and increased scrutiny on ETF products. Historically, such shifts provoke adjustments in international trading strategies.