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Bitcoin dips below $80,000 amid tech weakness, hawkish Fed hold, $356 million liquidations

A broad risk-off sentiment prompted Bitcoin to briefly trade under the $80,000 mark.


This downward pressure was influenced by weakness in the technology sector, specifically driven by Alphabet and Samsung. Furthermore, a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve contributed to the market shift.

As a result of these factors, crypto futures experienced $356 million in liquidations.

The movement indicates that institutional participants are reacting to macroeconomic signals alongside sector-specific performance.

This episode reflects a broader pattern where shifts in monetary policy and large-cap technology performance are influencing the cryptocurrency market's volatility.

Reported by CoinDesk.

Topics: bitcoin, exchange.

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