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title: "Here's What Investors Need to Know About This Weekend's Massive Crypto Rout"
description: "The price of bitcoin dropped below $110,000 on October 10, marking the largest single-day liquidation event in crypto history. Lesser-known cryptocurrencies saw price declines of up to 80% over the we"
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published_at: "2025-10-14T17:18:10.000Z"
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# Here's What Investors Need to Know About This Weekend's Massive Crypto Rout

> The price of bitcoin dropped below $110,000 on October 10, marking the largest single-day liquidation event in crypto history. Lesser-known cryptocurrencies saw price declines of up to 80% over the weekend, and related stocks are experiencing significant losses. The sell-off was triggered by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.

Key Takeaways The price of bitcoin briefly sank below $110,000 on Oct. 10 amid what traders are calling the largest single-day liquidation event in crypto history.Lesser known coins' prices fell 80% over the weekend, and crypto-linked stocks are swooning so far Tuesday. U.S.-China trade tensions triggered a sell-off in bitcoin and altcoins on Frida...

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