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Bitcoin risks worst October in 12 years as tech sell-off spreads to gold

By Polaris Insights · Generated by the AI-powered Polaris Insight Engine · Published Oct 30, 2026, 9:06 AM PT · Updated Oct 30, 2026, 9:17 AM PT

Written by William Suberg staff writer Edited by Charles Bennett staff editor Written by William Suberg staff writer Edited by Charles Bennett staff editor Bitcoin risks worst October in 12 years as tech sell-off spreads to gold Markets Published Oct 30, 2026 Bitcoin circled $77,000 as crypto markets navigated US stock-market downside, while the gold price fell to its lowest in a year. Bitcoin (BTC) stayed under pressure below $80,000 at Friday’s Wall Street open as AI fears returned to intensify a broader risk-asset rout. Key points: Bitcoin struggled t

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