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Bitcoin Dips Below $80K as Profit-Taking Sparks $620M Liquidations

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  • Bitcoin and major altcoins pulled back as investors locked in profits after BTC tested the $80,000 milestone.
  • Over $620 million in crypto positions were liquidated within 24 hours.
  • While open interest dropped, retail and whale traders added longs around the $78,000 support level.
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