Market Slide and Liquidations
The crypto market faced a sharp downturn this week, with roughly $1.8 billion in leveraged positions liquidated in a major selloff—the largest of 2026 so far. Bitcoin and other major assets weakened significantly amid broader risk-off sentiment and heavy selling pressure. $BTC
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Macro Pressures Weigh on Prices
Bitcoin slipped toward the mid-$80,000s, pressured by speculation around U.S. Federal Reserve policy and strong performance in traditional safe-haven assets like gold. Ether and other altcoins also followed the broad decline.
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Ethereum Governance Moves
In a notable protocol-level development, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin withdrew tens of millions in ETH to help fund the network’s long-term growth strategy, reflecting a renewed focus on sustainability and development priorities.
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Regulatory and Legislative Progress
U.S. lawmakers advanced key crypto legislation in the Senate, signaling incremental progress on regulatory clarity—an important factor for institutional participation and future market structure.
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Investor Sentiment and Outlook
Despite short-term weakness, some analysts say Bitcoin may be approaching a “value zone” that could attract longer-term buyers, though near-term volatility remains high.
