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The week was unfavorable for the virtual currency market as it recorded a sharp decline, with Bitcoin being the hardest hit. Dropping by more than 2% in an hour during the US trading session, the coin fell down to $65,100, its four-week low. This fall from the $67,000 level meant the asset had experienced a 7% decline in the past week. 
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Altcoins Suffer Greater Losses</h4> 
Altcoins were not doing any better than Bitcoin and suffered worse losses. The CoinDesk 20, an index of leading coins, declined 11.7% since the previous Friday. Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency, also dropped by 2.7% and is now trading at $3,380.&nbsp; 
Top altcoins, including Solana, Avalanche, Cardano, and Near, also recorded negative percentages of 15-20%, as they also followed the big red candle of BTC. 
Market dynamics this week were harsh. Nearly $180 million in leveraged derivatives positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with the week totaling over $870 million. These corrections have effectively removed excess leverage from the markets. 
Adding to the pressure, recent economic data and Federal Reserve projections did not align with investor expectations for a softer monetary policy, further dampening the market mood. Increased dollar strength and political uncertainties in Europe also contributed to the downturn, overshadowing earlier optimism for a Bitcoin rally. 
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Bitcoin Price Nears $65,000 Support Level, Will It Hold?

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