Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 2.9% today
Analysis
Bitcoin fell 2.9% over the past 24 hours as risk-off sentiment and forced selling hit the market, with reports of geopolitical tensions sparking over $400M in crypto liquidations and pushing BTC down toward the $71.5K area. Separately, Decrypt noted that Strategy’s recent Bitcoin sale weighed on sentiment, while ETF flows turned negative—adding to near-term selling pressure.
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Strategy Shares Slide Following Bitcoin Sale—Will It Dump More BTC Ahead?
Strategy sold Bitcoin, sparking jitters among investors and raising questions among analysts toward the prospect of future sales.
Bitcoin Slumps to $71,500 as Geopolitical Tensions Trigger $400M+ in Liquidations
Bitcoin Drops to $64,500 as Strikes Spark $300M Liquidations The post Bitcoin Slumps to $71,500 as Geopolitical Tensions Trigger $400M+ in Liquidations appeared first on Cryptonews.
Bitcoin Falls to 2-Month Low After Strategy Sells BTC, ETFs Flip Negative for the Year
Strategy made its first BTC sale since 2022 as Bitcoin ETFs shed billions over the last two weeks, nudging the price down even lower.
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