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Bitcoin’s dominance, with almost 60% of the whole cryptocurrency market accounted for, reached an annual high, a significant rise from the 51% dominance recorded a few days before.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Even though digital assets are volatile, Bitcoin has been able to raise its market position. This shift in dominance underlines Bitcoin’s relative stability in a volatile crypto environment and reflects its growing market value. 
Cryptocurrency Prices Decline 
Despite Bitcoin’s growing dominance, the price has lately lowered to about $51000 and went below $50000 during the Asian trading session. This is the lowest in Bitcoin since the launch of several spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the current year.&nbsp; 
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 New cycle high for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#BTC</a> dominance🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/zxPE3ChVKl" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/zxPE3ChVKl</a>— Benjamin Cowen (@intocryptoverse) <a href="https://twitter.com/intocryptoverse/status/1820161434786906447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">August 4, 2024</a>
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The shift in the price of Bitcoins shows a bearish movement, which is common with digital currencies as other cryptocurrencies such as Dogecoin, XRP, and BNB have been harder hit. Further, the second-largest cryptocurrency, known as Ether, has depreciated to under $3,000, which is also a significant factor in the current market dip. 
Global Equity Markets Fall Sharply 
The collapse of cryptocurrencies coincides with a notable decline in world stock markets. After depressing job data on Monday, U.S. markets dropped significantly, sparking once more worries about a possible recession. Declining 12%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index saw its most extreme fall since the Black Monday crisis in 1987.&nbsp; 
The fall has sparked questions about the possible unwinding of the “carry trade,” a tactic employing the Japanese Yen. Reflecting a larger sense of uncertainty in the financial markets, investors are thus reassigning their positions in both equities and digital assets. 
Even as its price and the values of other digital assets fall, Bitcoin’s dominance in the cryptocurrency market has reached fresh heights. The rising market share of the cryptocurrency emphasizes its relative stability in a demanding surroundings. Concurrent with these notable drops in global equity markets is a reflection of the volatility and interdependence of today’s financial scene. 
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 Also Read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/08/05/bitcoin-price-drops-10-to-52000-amid-global-market-panic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin Price Drops 10% to $52,000 Amid Global Market Panic</a> 
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Bitcoin Dominance Hits 60% Amid Widespread Market Decline

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