Today, Bitcoin fell below the $86,000 level amid broad market caution and anticipation of key U.S. economic data releases. The cryptocurrency market generally underperformed as investors rotated into safer assets, with over $500 million in leveraged long positions wiped out across the market.

Price and Market Movement

Current Price: As of early Tuesday (December 16, 2025), Bitcoin was trading around $86,000 to $87,000, extending a recent downturn and near a two-week low.

Market Cap & Volume: The global crypto market capitalization dropped, and Bitcoin's daily trading volume increased significantly amid the price slide.

Liquidations: The sharp selloff triggered hundreds of millions of dollars in liquidations, predominantly affecting long (bullish) positions. $BTC

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