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Dogecoin fell 4.5% and ether dropped 2.5% on Friday, leading a broad but shallow retreat across the majors as crypto consolidated a strong week. XRP and Solana each slipped around 2.5%, while bitcoin held up better, down 0.6% to roughly $65,400, per CoinDesk data.
The pullback barely dented the weekly picture. Bitcoin is still up 3% over seven days, ether 1.8%, and most majors remain green on the week, with Hyperliquid the lone exception at down 3.5%. No single catalyst drove the move, more a pause after the run-up than a reversal.
Frequently asked questions
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Why did Dogecoin and ether fall the hardest on Friday?
Dogecoin dropped 4.5% and ether slipped 2.5% on Friday, leading a broad but shallow pullback across the majors as crypto consolidated a strong week. No single catalyst was cited, with the move framed as a pause rather than a reversal.
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How did Bitcoin hold up during the pullback?
Bitcoin only fell 0.6% to around $65,400, holding up better than the altcoins. It remains up 3% over the seven-day window despite the Friday retreat.
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Which altcoins were the biggest losers on the week?
Most majors stayed green on the week, with Hyperliquid the lone exception at down 3.5%. Friday's biggest losers were Dogecoin, ether, XRP, and Solana, each falling between 2.5% and 4.5%.
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Was there a specific catalyst behind the pullback?
The article points to no single catalyst, describing Friday's move as a pause after the prior run-up rather than a structural reversal. Investors were digesting tech earnings and positioning ahead of the Fed.
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What is the outlook for crypto heading into next week?
The weekly picture across the majors stayed positive, with BTC up 3% and ETH up 1.8%. The pullback appears contained, with traders likely watching the Fed as the next macro trigger.
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