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Cryptocurrency Market Retreats as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Decline Following Trump’s Decision
Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced a downturn on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with ETH-USD falling by 0.43% and BTC-USD decreasing by 0.11%. This decline follows former President Donald Trump’s announcement to call off planned military actions, which had initially stirred volatility across financial markets. The cryptocurrency sector is currently navigating a sentiment marked by extreme fear, reflected in a coverage score of 5, indicating significant caution among investors. The adjusted sentiment score stands at 70, suggesting a relatively neutral outlook despite the recent price movements. Over the past three days, the rate of change for prices has shown a slight negative trend at -0.16, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by digital assets in maintaining upward momentum amidst geopolitical uncertainties and shifting market dynamics.