The cryptocurrency market has seen better days. Bitcoin’s price hovered at the ,000 range for a few days, but it appears that the bears were finally able to take full control. Just a few moments ago, BTC dropped below ,000, reaching a local low of ,867. Source: TradingViewThe move has resulted in the liquidation of more than 0 million in leveraged positions, the majority of which, of course, is long. As CryptoPotato reported earlier today, Bitcoin’s price reacted negatively to the announcement of higher-than-expected CPI numbers. The Consumer Price Index is a gauge for inflation in the United States. An increase essentially means that the Federal Reserve might not cut rates again in November, which is bad news for risk-on assets such as Bitcoin. You Might
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The cryptocurrency market has seen better days.
Bitcoin’s price hovered at the $62,000 range for a few days, but it appears that the bears were finally able to take full control.
Just a few moments ago, BTC dropped below $59,000, reaching a local low of $58,867.
The move has resulted in the liquidation of more than $250 million in leveraged positions, the majority of which, of course, is long.
As CryptoPotato reported earlier today, Bitcoin’s price reacted negatively to the announcement of higher-than-expected CPI numbers. The Consumer Price Index is a gauge for inflation in the United States. An increase essentially means that the Federal Reserve might not cut rates again in November, which is bad news for risk-on assets such as Bitcoin.