Understanding the Recent Drop in Quant (QNT)

The recent 5–6 percentage point drop in Quant (QNT) over roughly 30 hours is best explained by three overlapping forces rather than a single idiosyncratic shock.

Broad Risk-Off Crypto Environment

Over the last 24 hours, the overall market has been weak and that matters for any one coin, including QNT. Total crypto market cap fell about 3.4% in 24h, while the altcoin market cap fell about 4.3%, signaling a broad move lower rather than a QNT-only event. This is happening alongside a renewed global bond selloff and macro risk worries: US 10- and 30-year yields are pushing higher, European yields are spiking, oil has jumped above $100, and Middle East tensions are raising fears of energy-driven…