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Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent crude above $101 a barrel, lifting Treasury yields and the dollar. Crypto liquidations climbed 235% to $547 million over 24 hours, while the CoinDesk 80 of smaller tokens lost nearly 4%. DeFi tokens fell almost 6%, and the CoinDesk 5 declined 2.5%.
Why it matters
The move links a geopolitical oil shock to pressure across crypto and other risk-sensitive markets. Higher oil prices, Treasury yields and the dollar accompanied the drop, while losses were steeper among smaller tokens and DeFi assets than among the largest cryptocurrencies.
The sell-off came despite recent demand for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. The funds recorded $119 million in inflows on Tuesday, their fourth day of inflows in five sessions. That buying has not prevented Bitcoin from falling alongside the broader market.
Market impact
Ether positions accounted for $174 million of liquidations as ETH traded around $2,600, down 3.5% since midnight. Futures trading volume rose 16% to $182.85 billion, while open interest slipped 1% to $152.60 billion. Slightly negative funding rates and negative cumulative volume delta for major tokens point to a seller-heavy tape.
Altcoins saw sharper losses: Optimism's OP fell 10%, Mantle lost close to 10%, and Arbitrum dropped about 7%. Stacks' STX rose nearly 6%, while SAND gained 9%. Traders were also watching the Fed's September meeting minutes for clues on the rate outlook.
Frequently asked questions
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What drove Bitcoin below $84,000?
Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent crude above $101 a barrel and lifted Treasury yields and the dollar as Bitcoin fell.
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How much crypto was liquidated in 24 hours?
Liquidations climbed 235% to $547 million. Ether positions accounted for $174 million.
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Did spot Bitcoin ETF demand weaken during the sell-off?
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $119 million in inflows on Tuesday, their fourth inflow day in five sessions.
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What did futures activity indicate about trader positioning?
Futures volume rose 16% to $182.85 billion while open interest slipped 1% to $152.60 billion. Slightly negative funding and negative cumulative volume delta pointed to seller-heavy trading.
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Which tokens moved against the broader decline?
Stacks' STX rose nearly 6% and SAND gained 9%, while Optimism's OP fell 10% and led the CoinDesk 100 lower.
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