The cryptocurrency market is navigating a severe downturn, with both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) hitting their lowest levels in years. Despite a slight morning rebound on Thursday, June 25, 2026, an extended eight-month bear market continues to weigh heavily on digital assets.

Bitcoin opened at $60,983.43 (down 2.7%), while Ethereum started the day at $1,619.51 (down 2.8%), News.Az reports, citing Yahoo Finance.

Analysts point to a perfect storm driving this prolonged slump:

• Massive ETF outflows.
• Regulatory friction and potential delays surrounding the CLARITY Act.
• A major capital shift as investors pull money out of crypto to chase the booming AI stock market.

However,…