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AI worries return, pushing bitcoin under $82,000 and DeFi tokens down the most

TradingGain Newsroom·8d ago·22 Oct 2026, 10:50 UTC

Bitcoin fell as much as 2.9% to around $81,600 as Nasdaq futures dropped and AI concerns resurfaced. The CoinDesk 80 index lost 3.5%, and the DeFi index slid 6%, leading the decline. Traders may want to watch how closely crypto is tracking tech stocks in this risk-off move.

BTCAt the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $81,980 (-1.66% in 24h).Live price →

Why it matters

Bitcoin dropped as much as 2.9%, trading near $81,600 at its lowest point cited.
The DeFi index fell 6%, the steepest drop among the measures reported.
The CoinDesk 80 index lost 3.5%, showing weakness beyond bitcoin alone.

What to watch next

Watch whether bitcoin holds above the $82,000 level and whether Nasdaq futures steady, since crypto moved with them.

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