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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 08, 2026 – Bitcoin Dips to $91K, RWA Leads Losses as Crypto Fear Index Slides Deeper Into Panic

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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 08, 2026 – Bitcoin Dips to $91K, RWA Leads Losses as Crypto Fear Index Slides Deeper Into Panic

The crypto market traded broadly lower over the past 24 hours as risk sentiment weakened, pushing Bitcoin below the $91,000 mark and dragging most major sectors into the red. According to SoSoValue data, BTC slipped 1.8%, while Ethereum fell over 3% to trade below $3,200. The RWA sector led losses, shedding nearly 3%, while DeFi, Layer 2, and PayFi also posted notable declines. SocialFi emerged as a rare outperformer, rising modestly as select tokens bucked the broader trend. Market sentiment deteriorated further, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 29, firmly in “panic” territory, reflecting growing investor caution amid continued volatility.

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