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Crypto is down (-1.9%) — Top: AAVE -5.8%

Crypto prices drifted lower on the day (average -1.87%) as macro and geopolitical risk headlines weighed on sentiment, highlighted by reports of Bitcoin sliding toward the $63K area following Trump-related remarks and fresh U.S. strikes on Iran. The risk-off tone spilled into higher-beta large caps, with Ethereum (-4.72%) and DeFi names like Aave (roughly -5% to -6% across venues) underperforming as traders reduced exposure rather than rotate into growth-sensitive sectors. While longer-horizon commentary pointing to a potential cycle bottom (Fidelity) and debate over TradFi’s preference for blockchain rails versus DeFi (Ark vs. a16z) provided context, it did not offset the near-term caution driving today’s selling.

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