Global cryptocurrency markets extended a steep sell-off into the morning of November 15 as concerns over a potential December Federal Reserve rate hike—triggered by rebounding U.S. inflation
Global cryptocurrency markets extended a steep sell-off into the morning of November 15 as concerns over a potential December Federal Reserve rate hike—triggered by rebounding U.S. inflation data—converged with rising 10-year U.S. Treasury yields and continued spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows. With Bitcoin retreating to the $62,000 level, major large-cap altcoins including Ethereum, XRP, and Solana posted double-digit or near-double-digit losses, underscoring acute deterioration in investor sentiment.
[Key Takeaways] • Market Trend: BTC fell to the $62,000 range and XRP broke below $1.00 on November 15 as major cryptocurrencies plunged across the board. • Top Movers: PIEVERSE surged 9.04% to lead the top 100 cryptocurrencies, while ASTER plunged 23.18%, recording the steepest decline. • Bitcoin Snapshot: BTC fell 7.87% to $62,816.85 as of 10:00 a.m. KST on November 15.
Cryptocurrency Prices on November 15, 2026. (IT Times)According to CoinMarketCap data at 10:00 a.m. KST on November 15, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $62,816.85, down 7.87% over the previous 24 hours.
Bitcoin Retreats to $62K as Major Altcoins Break Key Support LevelsMajor large-cap altcoins also surrendered psychological and technical support levels amid panic selling. Ethereum (ETH) dropped 10.01% to $1,734.89, slipping below the $1,800 threshold, while XRP fell 8.87% to $0.917, breaking under the $1.00 mark. Solana (SOL) plunged 10.62% to $69.05, breaching support at $70.
Heavy selling pressure swept across mid- and large-cap altcoins as well. Avalanche (AVAX) tumbled 15.87% to $6.92, and Worldcoin (WLD) fell 14.31% to $0.2518. Dogecoin (DOGE) also deepened its losses, dropping 12.34% to $0.05647. Showing relative resilience, Tron (TRX) slipped 1.84% to $0.306, while World Liberty Financial (WLFI) edged down 1.83% to $0.04634.
Aster Plunges Over 23%, Pieverse Maintains Solitary UptrendAmong the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, Aster (ASTER) recorded the steepest decline, plummeting 23.18%. In contrast, Pieverse (PIEVERSE) defied the broader market rout, surging 9.04% to claim the top spot among gainers in the group.
Elsewhere in the market, performance was mixed. Quai Network (QUAI) rebounded 1.82% from the previous day to $0.006538, whereas Aleo (ALEO) failed to escape the downturn, falling 7.24% to $0.02822.
Note: Prices are based on CoinMarketCap data as of 10:00 a.m. KST on November 15, 2026, and may change depending on subsequent market conditions.
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