Sentiment

Marc Cuban's U-Turn on Bitcoin as “Digital Gold”

American billionaire Marc Cuban, who once considered Bitcoin a better version of gold, has now sold most of his Bitcoin, stating it is not. The change of opinion from a prominent investor can impact broader investor confidence and reinforces negative market sentiment.

Thursday, May 28, 2026BTC

American billionaire Marc Cuban, who once considered Bitcoin a better version of gold, has now sold most of his Bitcoin, stating it is not.

The change of opinion from a prominent investor can impact broader investor confidence and reinforces negative market sentiment.

Issue context

The crypto market is experiencing a phase of extreme fear this morning, characterized by significant outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and heightened geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin has fallen below the crucial $77,000 mark, currently trading at $73,072, representing a 3.29% decline in the last 24 hours and 6.20% over the week. Ethereum mirrors this trend with a price of $1,980.77, down 4.16% in the last 24 hours and 7.48% over the week. The total market capitalization has decreased by 3.05% in the last 24 hours, now standing at $2.5 trillion, underscoring the prevailing risk aversion.

Current market conditions are characterized by heightened volatility and uncertainty. Pay close attention to developments in ETF flows and geopolitical news, as these could continue to set the tone. Your risk management is crucial during periods of extreme fear to protect yourself from unexpected movements. Be aware that a long overhang in the derivatives market can lead to rapid liquidation cascades if prices continue to fall.

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Market pulse

BTC

$73.1K

-3.29% 24h / -6.2% 7d

Fear & Greed

22

Extreme Fear

BTC Spot ETFs

-$334M

Net flow · 2026-05-28

BTC Funding

+0.0083%

20 perp markets · OI $55.5B

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