Crypto Market Erases September Gains: Analysts Debate Bear Market vs. Bear Trap Scenario

Cryptocurrency valuations dropped 6.6% in one week with SOL falling 19.5% and BTC, ETH breaking critical support levels. Analysts remain divided - some pointing to historical Fed rate-cut patterns suggesting a prolonged downturn, while others view this as a mid-cycle correction before a Q4 rally driven by institutional demand and favorable seasonality.