Bitcoin, Ethereum Down 2% Despite Retail Rotation: What's Going On?

Benzinga12-23 23:32

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) saw $1.4 billion in liquidations over the past week as retail capitulates on altcoins and rotates back into majors. What Happened: Bitcoin slipped ...

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