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Ethereum Plunge

Definition

Ethereum plunge refers to a significant and rapid decrease in the market price of Ethereum (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain. Such a decline is typically driven by various market factors, including macroeconomic shifts, regulatory announcements, technological vulnerabilities, or broad sentiment changes within the digital asset space. An Ethereum plunge often impacts the wider cryptocurrency market due to its prominence and interconnectedness with other digital assets. It signifies a period of market contraction for the asset.