The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 18, 2023.

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Today's Stories:

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $26.5K

Crypto Traders Suffer $1B in Liquidations in Sharp Sell-Off for Bitcoin, Ether 

Bitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates Crash as Price Slide Puts Short Volatility Bets at Risk

No, SpaceX Isn't the Cause of This Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Bloodbath 

SEC Can Try to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling, Judge Rules 

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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.