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Top Reasons Why the Crypto Market Is Going Down Today

CoinGape·October 7, 2026·1 min read
Top Reasons Why the Crypto Market Is Going Down Today

The crypto market fell sharply on Wednesday, Oct. 7, as a macro-driven risk reversal triggered widespread selling. Total capitalization declined 3% over 24 hours to $2.85 trillion. Bitcoin slid toward $83,716, while Ethereum and XRP extended losses. Rising oil, Treasury yields, and the dollar reduced appetite for leveraged positions.

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