Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 3.2% today
Analysis
Bitcoin fell 3.2% over the past 24 hours as traders de-risked ahead of the upcoming FOMC decision, triggering a broad crypto selloff. CryptoPotato reported roughly $700 million in liquidations as BTC and major alts slid, suggesting forced unwinds amplified the downside move.
Contributing Factors (3)
$700 Million in Liquidations as BTC, ETH, XRP Plunge Ahead of FOMC
Roughly $80 billion left the space during the Tuesday morning crash.
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Bitcoin OG selling eases as dormant BTC movement hits 4-year low: Thorn
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