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Why Is the Crypto Market Down Today?
Coinpedia·August 31, 2026·1 min read
The total crypto market cap fell to $2.68 trillion, down 1.0% in 24 hours. Bitcoin slipped to $77,664.88 and Ethereum dropped to $2,417.73. The sell-off tracked an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions over the weekend, with U.S. forces striking Iranian rocket launchers.
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