MARA Holdings experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, plummeting 5.03% during intraday trading. This sharp decline comes as part of a broader sell-off in crypto-related stocks, triggered by a substantial drop in Bitcoin's price.

The cryptocurrency market faced pressure as Bitcoin declined more than 3%, causing a ripple effect across crypto-mining companies and other blockchain-related businesses. MARA Holdings, known for its involvement in Bitcoin mining, was particularly vulnerable to this market shift.

Other major players in the crypto space also saw notable declines. Riot Platforms fell 3.5%, while Coinbase Global and Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) both dropped 1.3%. This collective downturn underscores the close correlation between cryptocurrency prices and the performance of companies operating within the digital asset ecosystem.

Investors appear to be exercising caution ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision, expected to maintain rates at 4.25-4.5%. This broader economic context, combined with the volatility in the crypto market, has led to a risk-off sentiment among investors, particularly impacting high-beta stocks like MARA Holdings.