Why Is Cryptocurrency Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Extend Their Losses
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP extend their losses as US tech stocks slide, spot crypto ETFs lose nearly $530 million, and leveraged liquidations exceed $1 billion. Read the full story on Altcoin
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November 6, 2026
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP extend their losses as US tech stocks slide, spot crypto ETFs lose nearly $530 million, and leveraged liquidations exceed $1 billion.
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