Bitcoin Price Drops Below $81K as Crypto Liquidations Top $1.1 Billion

Bitcoin broke below $81,000 to an intraday low near $80,500, wiping out billions from its market cap. Over $1.1 billion in total crypto positions were liquidated, led by ether with $333 million. Middle East Tensions and Oil Surge Pressure Crypto Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below the $81,000 threshold on Thursday amid a marketwide sell-off that […]
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin broke below $81,000 to an intraday low near $80,500, wiping out billions from its market cap.
- Over $1.1 billion in total crypto positions were liquidated, led by ether with $333 million.
- Middle East Tensions and Oil Surge Pressure Crypto Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below the $81,000 threshold on Thursday amid a marketwide sell-off that […]
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