Oil Surge Triggers $547 Million in Crypto Liquidations as Bitcoin Dips Below $84,000
The cryptocurrency market experienced a dramatic shift this week as a surge in oil prices, spurred by recent attacks on Iranian tankers, sent shockwaves through digital asset prices and trading activity. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, slipped beneath the $84,000 threshold, marking a notable retreat after a period of relative stability. While Bitcoin’s decline was significant, the impact wa…
Oct. 7, 2026, 10:35 a.m.