I think many people wanted to fix their profits, growth bitcoin becomes a sign for that too.
Yes I think the BTC price going up and also that the masternode rewards have been lowered plays a major role in the ESBC price coming down. Like I said I'm not to worried as it gives other people a chance to buy in at a cheaper price and start their own masternodes or stake which ever they can afford. If people think more long term then they should do well with ESBC.