Crypto Liquidations Surge as Bitcoin Slips Below $80K and Leverage Gets Flushed

Crypto traders have received another reminder of the risks of leverage after Bitcoin’s move below $80,000 triggered hundreds of millions of dollars in forced liquidations.

Bitcoin ETF inflows climb to $176M as sentiment edges higher

US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $286 million over two days, narrowing October’s net outflows to $26 million as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remained neutral.

October 28, 2026, 7:57 am

Bitcoin’s transactions per block doubled, but demand didn’t come with them

Increased transaction efficiency without rising demand may challenge Bitcoin's long-term network security as miner revenue declines.

October 28, 2026, 6:02 am

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‘Altcoin speculation has slowed down’ – Can November break Bitcoin’s 60% grip?

Altcoin momentum is showing signs of recovery, but can they sustain their momentum before 2026 ends?

October 28, 2026, 6:00 am

Bitcoin apps risk massive fee drain, and 2 library bugs are blamed

Applications importing PSBTs can miscalculate miner fees and miss an excessive-fee warning if they rely on the vulnerable library's accounting.

October 28, 2026, 5:30 am

Bitcoin treasury Datavault AI plunges 50% after firm says it can’t access its BTC

The company said the accounting correction will cut reported assets by $92.2 million at the end of 2025 after bitcoin held on Biconomy could not be withdrawn.

October 28, 2026, 5:28 am

Jack Dorsey warns Bitcoin fails if reduced to digital gold

Dorsey's stance highlights the critical need for Bitcoin's evolution into a widely-used transactional currency to fulfill its original vision.

October 28, 2026, 4:16 am

Bitcoin nears $81,000 ahead of Fed decision as ZEC jumps 8%

Majors outpaced bitcoin across the board as tech stocks extended a climb.

October 28, 2026, 4:15 am

Fidelity ETF clients buy $24.54 million worth of Bitcoin

Fidelity's dominance in Bitcoin ETF inflows highlights potential market consolidation, raising questions about broader sector investment diversity.

October 28, 2026, 4:01 am

Datavault AI stock plummets 50% after firm says it cannot withdraw bitcoin tied to $150 million deal

The issue centers on a deal with Scilex, under which Scilex agreed to buy shares of Datavault AI for $150 million, payable in bitcoin.

October 28, 2026, 3:00 am

Decoding Bitcoin’s midterm setup amid hawkish Fed risks

Bitcoin faces Fed and PCE uncertainty as on-chain data hints at a potential bottom near $80k.

October 28, 2026, 3:00 am

Datavault AI shares crash after company says it can’t withdraw its Bitcoin from Biconomy

Datavault AI's financial instability highlights the risks of illiquid crypto assets, potentially affecting investor confidence and market trust.

October 28, 2026, 12:41 am

BTC Exchange Price

$81,361.00 +2.13%

$79,416.00 Low High $81,159.00

$1.64T Market Cap

$23.01B Total Volume (1.41%)

$126,080 All Time High -35.47%

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