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Bitcoin drops below $81,000 as risk-off sentiment weighs on Asian equities

The Block·October 15, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin drops below $81,000 as risk-off sentiment weighs on Asian equities

Bitcoin fell below $81,000 on Thursday as risk-off sentiment hit Asian equities. South Korea's Kospi lost 8% and Japan's Nikkei 225 declined 5% during morning trading, pressuring crypto markets alongside traditional assets. The drop reflects broader investor caution amid global market turbulence.

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