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Bitcoin Erases Election Rally as AI Stocks Plunge, $428 Million in Crypto Longs Get Wiped Out

Decrypt·November 5, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Erases Election Rally as AI Stocks Plunge, $428 Million in Crypto Longs Get Wiped Out

Bitcoin plunged nearly 5% as AI stocks sank and Democratic midterm wins raised policy questions. Forced liquidations wiped out $428 million in crypto longs, erasing a Wednesday rally fueled partly by short covering. The selloff reflects broader market turmoil and political uncertainty affecting digital assets.

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