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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 7 October 2026•Updated 7 October 2026•
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Bitcoin Drops to $82,911 as $400M in Long Positions Liquidated

Key Facts

1Bitcoin price fell 3.72% to $82,911 over a 24-hour period.
2The crypto decline coincided with rising US Treasury yields, higher oil prices, and pressure in precious metals markets.

Bitcoin price fell 3.72% to $82,911 over a 24-hour period, according to CoinGape. The decline coincided with a massive liquidation of leveraged long positions totaling $400 million, which contributed to a broader retreat in total crypto market capitalization.

The crypto decline occurred as global markets faced rising US Treasury yields and higher oil prices, alongside selling pressure in precious metals markets. Bitcoin struggled to maintain momentum after retreating from an overnight high of approximately $86,600, settling near the $82,000 support zone on October 7, 2026.

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    Update: Spot gold tested the $4,100 level on October 7, 2026, as markets continued to digest the Federal Reserve's September decision to raise the policy range to 3.75%-4%. These elevated interest rate levels have maintained pressure on non-yielding assets including gold and cryptocurrencies.