Bitcoin Falls Toward $85K as Market Consolidates at April Levels

BTC0,85%
ETH0,27%

Gate News bot message, the cryptocurrency market continues its decline, consolidating near April levels. BTC slides toward $85K at $86,533, down 3.7%, while ETH loses $3K support, trading at $2,948, down 6.2%. Spot volume across major CEXs decreases 28%. The Fear and Greed Index drops to 11, indicating Extreme Fear. Total market capitalization stands at $3.13T with $652M in liquidations recorded.

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DeanMzvip
· 2025-12-17 06:10
Watching Closely 🔍
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GateUser-e78067b2vip
· 2025-12-16 22:48
Bullish market at its peak 🐂
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san9oldvip
· 2025-12-16 11:25
Paying Close Attention🔍
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