Bitcoin has erased its summer rally, dropping over 20% from last month’s record and falling below $100,000 for the first time since June. A steep wave of October liquidations drained bullish positions, leaving traders sidelined and futures open interest depressed. Ether and altcoins also tumbled sharply, with many tokens down over 50% this year, as Bitcoin underperforms equities and loses its hedge appeal.
Bitcoin hovers near $80,000 and Ethereum at $2,370 as macro uncertainty and weak institutional flows weigh on crypto markets
In recent developments, Bitcoin has dropped to roughly $80,685, while Ethereum hovers around $2,370 due to various market influences. Major altcoins such as XRP and
October 24, 2026