Bitcoin's slide to $80,400 — lowest since Sept 21 — triggered nearly $1B in crypto liquidations, with Ethereum down 2.47% and altcoins off up to 6.3%. Rising oil toward $105, geopolitical tension and

What happened: Bitcoin fell to $82,000 as OpenAI revenue concerns and geopolitical tensions triggered nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations. Why it matters: Analysts cited rising oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and weakness in risk assets, with the pullback extending to AI infrastructure plays on financing cost concerns. One analyst said $81,000 is the immediate level to watch, with high leverage best avoided until Bitcoin recovers $83,300 and then $85,500. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Bitcoin fell to $82,000 as OpenAI revenue concerns and geopolitical tensions triggered nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations.

Analysts cited rising oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and weakness in risk assets, with the pullback extending to AI infrastructure plays on financing cost concerns. One analyst said $81,000 is the immediate level to watch, with high leverage best avoided until Bitcoin recovers $83,300 and then $85,500.