Crypto Market Crashes: $661 Million in Liquidations as Bitcoin Falls to $76,700 Two-Week Low
Bitcoin plunged to a two-week low of $76,700 as surging bond yields and macro fears triggered $661 million in crypto liquidations. Here's what happened.
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Bitcoin plunged to a two-week low of $76,700 as surging bond yields and macro fears triggered $661 million in crypto liquidations. Here's what happened.
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