Trade War Fears Sink Bitcoin to $116K; $1.3B in Leveraged Positions Liquidated
Global markets plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Chinese imports. The downturn in the crypto market saw $549 million in long positions wiped out in four hours. Trump Vows to Counter China’s...
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