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Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Bitcoin sank below $84,000 as $550 million in crypto bets were liquidated

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Long positions made up the bulk of the forced closures, with about $487 million in bullish bets wiped out in 24 hours

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  1. Bloomberg

    Bitcoin (BTC) Falls as $550 Million in Risky Crypto Bets Wiped Out (opens Bloomberg)

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    Cryptocurrencies fell on Wednesday as a wave of forced selling swept across digital-asset venues, with broader market jitters further weighing on risk appetite.

  2. Quartz

    Bitcoin sank below $84,000 as $550 million in crypto bets were liquidated (opens Quartz)

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    Long positions made up the bulk of the forced closures, with about $487 million in bullish bets wiped out in 24 hours

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