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Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin-gold ratio drops to lowest since January 2024

Bitcoin rose since midnight UTC, while remaining locked in the $86,000-$90,000 range. Against gold, however, it's still falling.

Stacked gold bars (Scottsdale Mint/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin drifts lower as bearish trend persists

Bitcoin slipped overnight, dragging the broader crypto market lower as traders remained cautious with few external cues to provide direction.

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Bitcoin bounces from Monday's worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says

Crypto markets remain "fragile," said Samer Hasn from XS.com. Traders are either stepping aside or being forced out.

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, ether extend pullback amid thin liquidity, macro jitters

Bitcoin and ether extended losses alongside weak equities, while oversold signals offered a tentative glimmer of hope for battered altcoins.

Storm clouds gather. (Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin slides to $86,000 as slower rate cut risk, AI stock woes shake markets

Crypto-related stocks suffered far deeper declines as bitcoin slumped well below its recent trading range.

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Bitcoin plunges below $86,000 as crypto weakness worsens

The curse of the U.S. trading session — in which bitcoin tends to fall as American stocks trade — has hit yet again.

Bitcoin (BTC) price (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Could Continue Chopping Below $95K Into Year-End and Altcoins Could Benefit, Analyst Says

Low-liquidity in December may cap bitcoin's recovery rally, but rangebound trading for the largest crypto could benefit smaller digital assets, Wincent's Paul Howard said.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Dec. 4 (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Volatility Breaks Out Vs VIX, Setting Up Possible Pair Trade Opportunity

The spread between BTC and S&P 500 implied volatility indices is widening again.

A person looking at multiple trading screens. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Whales Return to Buying for the First Time Since August as Price Recovers Above $90K

Large holders return to buying after months of distribution, signalling renewed confidence at key support levels.

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Leads Broad Recovery as Traders Eye Possible Santa Rally

Bitcoin and ether surged following Wednesday's tech-led equities rebound, while derivatives flows signal growing optimism for a year-end push.

Santa Claus (Pixabay)