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Bitcoin slips below $83,000, wiping out nearly $42 million in longs before the US open

Crypto Briefing·October 12, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin slips below $83,000, wiping out nearly $42 million in longs before the US open

Bitcoin slipped below $83,000, wiping out nearly $42 million in long positions before the US open. The drop highlights leverage-induced volatility and the risks in Bitcoin trading, emphasizing the need for cautious positioning and monitoring market signals. Traders face heightened uncertainty as the market reacts to the price decline.

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