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MarketPublished by KAS Watch · October 18, 2026

Bitcoin Slips Toward $81,000 as Equities Drop and Volatility Spikes

Bitcoin retreated toward $81,000 alongside a drop in equity markets, where the Nasdaq fell over 2% following a sharp surge in oil prices and an elevated volatility index ahead of the Black Monday anniversary.

Why it matters for the market

Broad market risk-off sentiment and tightening liquidity can influence secondary market flows and overall risk appetite across alternative assets, including Kaspa, though direct transmission remains unconfirmed.

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Source publication · October 16, 2026 · 1 verified source
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