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Bitcoin (#BTCUS ) began the week under pressure, sliding as investors locked in profits after last week’s surge to record highs.

The leading cryptocurrency, which briefly touched an all-time peak of $124,500 on Thursday, slipped about 2% Monday to trade near $115,179. The broader market followed suit, with Ether (#ETH ) falling 3% to around $4,335, while #XRP dropped roughly 4%.
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Adding context to the market’s recent moves, President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month aimed at expanding retirement investment options. The order paves the way for U.S. workers to include cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets in their 401(k) retirement plans, a move that initially boosted sentiment and supported last week’s rally.
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However, the pullback hasn’t spared equities linked to the digital asset sector. In Monday’s premarket trading, several crypto-focused companies saw losses. MicroStrategy (MSTR) — known for its aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy — dipped about 2%, while miners Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT), along with exchange Coinbase Global (COIN), also traded lower by around 2% each.

The combination of profit-taking, shifting investor sentiment, and broader market caution underscores the volatility that continues to define the cryptocurrency sector, even amid moves toward mainstream adoption.
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