Bitcoin Slides Under $77K as Crypto Liquidations Top $672M Amid Bond Sell-Off

Decrypt / Akash Girimath· May 18, 2026 · 11:20 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 25 views

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Bitcoin has fallen below $77,000, currently priced at $76,777. This decline is part of a broader trend in the cryptocurrency market, with liquidations surpassing $672 million. The downturn coincides with a sell-off in bond markets, impacting investor sentiment across various asset classes.

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▪Bitcoin is currently priced at $76,777, down 2.01%.
▪The cryptocurrency market has seen liquidations exceeding $672 million.
▪The decline in crypto prices is linked to a broader sell-off in bond markets.

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▪ Bitcoin Slides Under $77K as Crypto Liquidations Top $672M Amid Bond Sell-Off — Yahoo Finance

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