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BTCUSDBitcoin
81,040
-0.84%
DATE: 2026-05-12MATERIAL CHANGE
Past
What happened
Bitcoin dipped 0.8% to $81,040 as crypto pulled back from Monday's strong open, with risk appetite fading as Trump's Iran comments rattled broader markets.
Why
Why it matters
BTC's correlation with risk assets is reasserting — despite the digital-gold narrative, bitcoin is trading more like a high-beta tech proxy as institutional flows dominate over retail.
Watch
What to watch
CPI reaction in equities will set the tone for crypto; a move below $80,000 opens $77,500 support; holding $81K with equity strength targets $84,000.
HEADLINES
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