The crypto market is under pressure again after a brief recovery attempt earlier this week. Bitcoin had surged toward $73,000, sparking optimism that the broader market could regain bullish momentum heading into March. That optimism did not last long. As of March 7, the crypto market has turned lower again. Bitcoin has dropped toward $68,000, Ethereum price is trading near $1,976, and XRP has slipped toward $1.36.

The latest decline comes as traders react to a combination of macroeconomic shocks, including surging oil prices, a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report, and a wave of leveraged liquidations across crypto derivatives markets. Together, these forces have pushed investors into a risk-off environment, explaining why the crypto…