BTC/USD $68,420 +2.8%
ETH/USD $3,540 +1.4%
SOL/USD $142.80 -0.6%
BNB/USD $605.20 +0.9%
XRP/USD $0.62 -1.2%
DOGE/USD $0.18 +5.4%
BTC/USD $68,420 +2.8%
ETH/USD $3,540 +1.4%
SOL/USD $142.80 -0.6%
BNB/USD $605.20 +0.9%
XRP/USD $0.62 -1.2%
DOGE/USD $0.18 +5.4%
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LIVE: Bitcoin crashed to $79,000 temporarily, shakes Uptober excitement

Bitcoin briefly crashed to $79,000, losing more than 8% in four days as October’s rally hopes took a beating. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana suffered even worse losses, with traders bracing for mo

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October 8, 2026
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  • Bitcoin briefly crashed to $79,000, losing more than 8% in four days as October’s rally hopes took a beating.

  • Ethereum, XRP, and Solana suffered even worse losses, with traders bracing for more volatility ahead of the October 10 flash crash anniversary.

  • U.S. stocks fell as expensive oil and a tech selloff dragged the Nasdaq down 1.2% and the S&P 500 down 0.6%.

  • Oil prices surged 4% amid Trump’s Iran war threats, while Treasury yields eased after hitting 24-year highs.