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cryptocurrencies, reaching its lowest level in six months. 

On Friday, the biggest token fell as high as 8.7 percent, capping a three-day decline. According to Coinglass, a cryptocurrency futures trading and information platform, almost 236,000 traders had their positions cancelled in the last 24 hours, with liquidations reaching $867 million. 

Other cryptocurrencies were equally down as investors exited riskier bets during a turbulent week for global markets. Ether went below $3,000, losing up to 11%, while Solana, Cardano, and Binance Coin also declined. 

Bitcoin has had a rough start to the year, with values down more than 40% from their peak in early November.

Digital assets have suffered particularly in recent days as a result of a broader tech selloff, increased regulatory risks, and fears about tightening US monetary policy. 

Regulators in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Singapore recommended tougher limits on crypto-asset advertising to inexperienced investors this week, while the Russian central bank proposed a ban on Thursday. 

Rumors of Russian mining restrictions, the implications of tapering programmes, and persistent regulatory worries in specific countries are presently assuming more weight in trade and investment choices than the underlying long-term fundamentals.

“At the same time, rising use and adoption of Bitcoin in high-inflation nations produces a confused market picture, leading to a lack of definite direction and momentum in either direction,” the report says.

In the immediate term, trading is choppy and directionless, with additional decline possible. 

A technical pattern based on a momentum indicator known as the weekly relative strength index suggested that Bitcoin’s downturn might be poised for a break. On Friday, the indicator slipped into an area that has previously followed Bitcoin selloff floors. 

Bitcoin’s escalating tech correlation is taking holders on a wild ride. 

“Bitcoin and the larger crypto market continue to be vulnerable to the vagaries of macro forces.