Bitcoin briefly falls below $90,000 to lowest since April

Bitcoin has come under renewed pressure as investors continue to pull out of speculative technology assets, with the cryptocurrency feeling the impact first. After briefly sliding to $89,259 on Tuesday—its lowest level since April 22—Bitcoin recovered to trade 1.6% higher at $93,236, according to Coin Metrics, and is still up 2% year-over-year.

The decline mirrors a broader market retreat, as major investors reduce exposure to AI-focused tech stocks. Bitcoin peaked in early October above $126,000 before trending downward, foreshadowing the risk-off sentiment now evident in equities. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has fallen 4.5% this month, moving in tandem with crypto markets due to overlapping investor profiles.

Strategists note a clear correlation between the two assets. Mike O’Rourke of Jones Trading called it “alarming” that Bitcoin—a $1.8 trillion market—appears to be influencing a $32 trillion stock index. However, some analysts see the pullback as healthy. Botanix Labs CEO Willem Schroé noted that such 20–30% corrections typically flush out leveraged positions and pave the way for the next major Bitcoin rally.

Source: CNBC

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The recent correction in Bitcoin reflects a natural consolidation that often follows periods of accelerated growth and leverage buildup in the crypto market. While the volatility has influenced broader tech sentiment, it also reinforces the increasing interconnectedness between digital assets and global financial markets. From our perspective, these phases play a healthy role in strengthening market fundamentals and setting the stage for the next cycle of sustainable expansion.