Bitcoin falls below $100,000 for the first time since June as risk-off mood weighs on crypto

Bitcoin has erased its summer rally, dropping over 20% from last months record and falling below $100,000 for the first time since June. A steep wave of October liquidations drained bullish positions, leaving traders sidelined and futures open interest depressed. Ether and altcoins also tumbled sharply, with many tokens down over 50% this year, as Bitcoin underperforms equities and loses its hedge appeal.