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Bitcoin's crash exposes painful truth – crypto market still dances to BTC's tune

Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.

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Jupiter brings Polymarket to Solana and lands $35 million investment deal

Jupiter said Polymarket will be integrated on its platform, while ParaFi Capital has made a $35 million strategic investment in JUP with an extended lockup.

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India's 2026 budget keeps 30% crypto tax, adds $545 penalty for missed reports

The Finance Bill introduced daily fines and a flat penalty for incorrect crypto disclosures while leaving the existing tax and TDS framework untouched.

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Bitcoin's 'hopium' for bulls may be over and this weekend's slide could be just the beginning

Bitcoin’s sharp weekend drop triggered fresh liquidations, with analyst Eric Crown warning the market may face months of further downside.

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Crypto’s $19 billion '10/10' nightmare: Why everyone is blaming Binance for the bitcoin crash that won't end

Months after the Oct. 10 liquidation cascade, market depth has yet to recover, and traders are divided over Binance's role as bitcoin continues to crash.

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How instant gratification is sucking the air out of the bitcoin market

Society is experiencing a shift toward gambles that offer rapid feedback and immediate stimulation over long-term investment.

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Here's why bitcoin traders are now betting billions on a drop below $75,000 and bailing on price rising higher

This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.

BTC bets on deeper slide are as hot as moonshot plays.