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Bitcoin Falls to 12-Week Low as Dollar Strengthens and Liquidations Exceed $1.6 Billion

November 13, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC (3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Bitcoin dropped to its lowest price in 12 weeks as the U.S. dollar strengthened amid shifting expectations around interest rates. The sell-off triggered over $1.6 billion in liquidations across the cryptocurrency market.

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coindesk.com

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