Bitcoin Shakeout: $106M Liquidated in Minutes as Price Dips to $81K
Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp plunge on Feb. 27, 2025, at 8:35 p.m. Eastern Time, dropping from around $84,000 to the $81,084 range in a matter of minutes on Bitstamp. The sudden move startled traders and triggered a wave of...
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