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Bitcoin plunges toward 95000 as US regulatory worries spook investors
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
It briefly topped 97000 before regulators turned the tide
Bitcoin slipped toward $95,000 after a brief push above $97,000, with US regulatory developments dampening investor sentiment. It was trading around $95,498 on Friday. In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin fell 0.78% and Ethereum dipped 0.02%, while major altcoins dropped as much as 3%, signaling a cautious crypto market mood.
- Bitcoin retreated from a brief 97000 peak to near 95000
- US regulatory updates are weighing on investor sentiment
- Bitcoin and Ethereum saw small declines over 24 hours
- Several major altcoins fell up to 3% amid risk-off trading
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