Bitcoin (BTC) extends its decline this week, trading below $110,000 at the time of writing on Friday. The largest cryptocurrency has fallen more than 10% from its August record high, with over $1.8 billion in liquidations rattling crypto markets, mostly from long positions.
Bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $110,100 at the time of writing on Tuesday after closing below a key support level the previous day, triggering massive liquidations across the market. More than 179,700 traders were wiped out in the past 24 hours, with losses exceeding $800 million.
Ethereum extended its decline by 5% on Tuesday, breaching the $4,200 level following a rise in short-term volatility, validator queue exits and institutional outflows.