Bitcoin slides to seven‑week low amid AI sell‑off and US midterm shock
Bitcoin fell to $75,618, its lowest in seven weeks, as AI‑related market turmoil and US midterm election results rattled risk assets, before rebounding to just over $80,000.
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Bitcoin fell to $75,618, its lowest in seven weeks, as AI‑related market turmoil and US midterm election results rattled risk assets, before rebounding to just over $80,000.
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