Bitcoin’s weekend whipsaw: $1B liquidated as Nvidia headlines hit risk assets
BTC briefly slipped to ~$73,761 before reclaiming $75,000. Here’s what drove the move, who got liquidated, and what traders are watching next.
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PlainBTC covers bitcoin, regulation, and practical how-tos for American readers— in plain English. Three new pieces today: a weekend market wipeout recap, a Coinbase beginner guide, and what a Democratic Congress could mean for crypto rules.
How to buy your first Bitcoin on Coinbase (U.S. beginner guide)
A step-by-step walkthrough: create an account, verify your identity, add a payment method, place a small first buy, and keep fees and security in mind.
Read article →After the midterms: ETF outflows and a tougher crypto rulebook ahead?
Spot bitcoin ETFs just posted their largest weekly outflow since June. Markets are pricing regulatory uncertainty as Democrats prepare to lead Congress.
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