Bitcoin drops below $81,000 as crypto liquidations reach $1.1B
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Bitcoin fell below $81,000 on October 9, 2026, leading to nearly $1.1 billion in liquidations over 24 hours while traders transferred 55,000 BTC to exchanges.
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $81,000 on October 9, 2026, triggering widespread market liquidations. Total liquidations across Bitcoin and altcoins reached nearly $1.1 billion over a 24-hour period, according to Cointelegraph. During the downturn, traders transferred 55,000 BTC to exchanges while realizing losses as the price touched $80,350.