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Bitcoin Drops Amid Equity Weakness and Rising Oil Prices
Bitcoin BTC $82,054.88 dropped about 1.1% over the last 24 hours, with ether ETH $2,407.88 falling 1.7%. The broader CoinDesk 20 (CD20) Index lost roughly 1.6% due to declines in Asian stocks and rising oil prices. Analysts at QCP Capital noted that broader equity deleveraging dynamics could threaten the $80,000 support level if sustained, as seen in the largest inflows in a month for U.S. bitcoin ETFs. The analysts also mentioned that a continued Treasury rally could support risk assets, particularly alongside falling real yields and a weaker dollar, but the macro backdrop leaves little room for complacency.