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Bitcoin Falls Below $81,000, Sparking Risk‑Aversion in Asian Markets

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Bitcoin’s price slipped under the $81,000 mark, igniting a pronounced risk‑off mood across Asian financial markets. The dip prompted a sharp sell‑off in regional equities, with South Korea’s KOSPI falling 8% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropping 5% during morning trading. The move reflects a broader retreat from risk assets as investors reassess market conditions in light of the cryptocurrency’s sudden decline. Analysts note that the sell‑off is tied to heightened uncertainty and a shift in risk appetite, underscoring the interconnectedness of crypto movements and traditional equity markets.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/15/2026

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    Bitcoin drops below $81,000

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    Bitcoin falls below $81,000 amid risk-off sentiment impacting Asian equities

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    Bitcoin dropped below $81,000 as risk-off sentiment caused Asian equities to tumble on Thursday. Specifically, South Korea's Kospi lost 8% and Japan's Nikkei 225 declined 5% during morning trading.

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