Bitcoin plunged to a seven-month low near $80,000, mirroring a broader market retreat from riskier assets due to stretched tech valuations and interest rate uncertainty. Analysts warn of steeper losses if the $82,000 support breaks, though some see signs of dip-buying. Ether also experienced significant declines.
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Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.