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TRX Bitcoin falls 3.7% to test $81,500 ETF cost basis, Defiant reports
The Defiant reported that bitcoin fell 3.7% to test the $81,500 level, citing Glassnode's estimated ETF holding cost. The post said that cost basis, last dated Oct. 19, has acted as support in October after capping bitcoin's May rally.
Why “Unverified”
- Reported by The Defiant alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet
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| Asset | Price at first report | 6h before | 1h before | 1h after | 6h after | 1h move vs normal | 24h volume vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $81,609 | −0.31% | −0.25% | −0.54% | −0.26% | 1.6σ | 1.1× |
Returns are measured from the moment the story first appeared. “vs normal” compares the move with the asset's typical hourly move over the previous 30 days.
What the sources claim
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Bitcoin fell 3.7% to test the $81,500 level. BTC
“Bitcoin Falls 3.7% to Test $81,500 ETF Cost Basis”
The Defiant -
Glassnode's estimated ETF holding cost, last dated Oct. 19, has acted as support in October after capping bitcoin's May rally. BTC
“Glassnode’s estimated ETF holding cost, last dated Oct. 19, has acted as support in October after capping bitcoin’s May rally.”
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