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EOS Price Plummets Over 15% in Sharp Weekend Sell-Off
The price of EOS dropped sharply on Saturday, falling 15.06% to trade at $0.0564 as of 02:11 AM (06:11 GMT), according to the Investing.com Index. The move marked the digital asset's largest single-day percentage loss since July 4.
The Sell-Off in Detail
The price decline pushed EOS to the bottom of its 24-hour trading range of $0.0564 to $0.0675. Trading volume over the same period was relatively low, recorded at $36,356.10.
This steep daily drop stands in contrast to the token's performance over the preceding week. Over the past seven days, EOS had registered a gain of 8.47%, indicating a sudden reversal in momentum for the asset.
Broader Market Context
AdThe downturn in EOS appeared to be an isolated event rather than part of a market-wide trend. During the same period, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization posted gains.
- Bitcoin (BTC) was up 1.26% on the day, trading at $62,477.7.
- Ethereum (ETH) gained 2.47%, with its price at $1,758.37.
Long-Term Perspective
Despite its recent weekly gains, the token remains significantly below its historical peak. The current price represents a 99.75% decline from its all-time high of $22.98, which was set on April 29, 2018. At its peak, the market capitalization of EOS reached over $17.5 billion.