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Altcoins lead crypto declines as Asian stocks drop; bitcoin little changed since midnight

CoinDesk·October 15, 2026·1 min read
Altcoins lead crypto declines as Asian stocks drop; bitcoin little changed since midnight

Altcoins led crypto declines as Asian stocks dropped, with bitcoin little changed since midnight. Bitcoin fell to just above $80,000 as South Korea's Kospi plunged 8%. The CoinDesk 80 fell 2.2%, and all but six CoinDesk 100 members declined, reflecting broad market weakness.

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