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Bitcoin erases post-election gains as Wall Street selloff triggers over $1 billion in crypto liquidations

By Jason Shubnell

Bitcoin fell 6% to $75,700 and ether 7% as a Nasdaq selloff hit crypto, triggering $1.03 billion in liquidations.

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