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Bitcoin Plummets 25%, Triggering $510M in Liquidations

11/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Bitcoin's price fell to $91,000 on November 17, 2025, erasing the year's gains.
The decline marks a 25% drop from the October peak of $126,000 and triggered over $510 million in liquidations.
The Fear and Greed Index declined to 10, signaling extreme investor fear.
The downturn reflects profit-taking and institutional caution as Bitcoin behaves like a leveraged tech stock.

History

Historical Context

The 2018 cryptocurrency crash began in January, following a meteoric rise in Bitcoin's value, which peaked at nearly $20,000 in December 2017. By November 2018, Bitcoin's price had plummeted to around $3,200, reflecting an 80% decline. This crash, exacerbated by hacks and regulatory concerns, highlighted the volatility of cryptocurrencies and underscored the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to protect investors.

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Story summary

Bitcoin's price fell to $91,000 on November 17, 2025, erasing the year's gains.
The decline marks a 25% drop from the October peak of $126,000 and triggered over $510 million in liquidations.
The Fear and Greed Index declined to 10, signaling extreme investor fear.
The downturn reflects profit-taking and institutional caution as Bitcoin behaves like a leveraged tech stock.

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