Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 1.7% today
Analysis
Bitcoin fell 1.7% over the past 24 hours after failing to break higher, with Cointelegraph noting a rejection near the $83K level that reinforced near-term selling pressure. Sentiment was also tempered by CoinDesk’s discussion that while spot Bitcoin ETFs improved access, key frictions around custody, advisors, and market “plumbing” still lag—suggesting slower-than-hoped institutional follow-through.
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Bitcoin price rejects at $83K as Trump calls Iran deal 'big assumption'
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