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Bitcoin swung through a $3,000 range over the past 24 hours, falling to about $81,000 in early Asian trading before ripping back above $84,000 and settling near $83,500 early Tuesday.
Altcoins didn't recover as sharply. ZEC led losses, down nearly 8% to about $1,210, while HYPE fell nearly 6% to about $82. SOL and DOGE each dropped 4%, XRP lost about 3% to $1.36, and Ether and BNB slipped between 1% and 2%.
Why it matters
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 57, still in "greed" territory but the weakest reading since Sept. 18. Sentiment is cooling even as price holds a wide range, which points to a market that's losing conviction rather than breaking down.
The pressure isn't crypto-only. Chipmakers sold off for another day, Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.5%, and a chip-stock ETF headed for a sixth straight daily loss as traders question whether the pace of AI spending can last. JPMorgan dropped more than 2% after opening the U.S. earnings season, while Europe's Stoxx 600 rose 0.4%.
Market impact
Bitcoin's ability to reclaim $84,000 after the $81,000 flush suggests dip buyers are still active, but the divergence with altcoins shows the bid is narrow and rotating toward the majors. Thursday's U.S. inflation data is the next big test for both markets, and a hot print could force the range to resolve lower.
Frequently asked questions
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Why did Bitcoin swing between $81,000 and $84,000?
Bitcoin fell to about $81,000 in early Asian trading, then ripped back above $84,000 and traded near $83,500 early Tuesday, a $3,000 range over 24 hours as traders positioned ahead of U.S. inflation data.
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Which altcoins fell the most in the latest selloff?
ZEC led losses, down nearly 8% to about $1,210, and HYPE fell nearly 6% to about $82. SOL and DOGE each dropped 4%, XRP lost about 3%, while Ether and BNB slipped between 1% and 2%.
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What does the Fear & Greed Index reading of 57 mean?
A reading of 57 is still in "greed" territory, but it is the lowest since Sept. 18, signaling that market sentiment is cooling even though Bitcoin's price is holding a wide range.
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How are chipmaker stocks connected to the crypto selloff?
Chipmakers sold off for a sixth straight day, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.5%, as traders questioned whether the pace of AI spending can last. The same risk-off tone weighed on crypto and altcoins.
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Why is Thursday's U.S. inflation data important for Bitcoin?
Inflation data is the next major macro test for both crypto and equities. A hotter-than-expected print could pressure risk assets and force Bitcoin's $81,000-$84,000 range to resolve lower.
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