Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Whiplash Shakes Market as U.S. Yield Spike Threatens Bull Run

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Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Whiplash Shakes Market as U.S. Yield Spike Threatens Bull Run

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By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)
Bitcoin BTC started the week on a positive note, rising above $107,000 — the highest since Jan. 24, according to CoinDesk data —before pulling back to $102,000 during the Asian morning.
Despite the retracement, the largest…

This story appeared on coindesk.com, 2025-05-19 11:18:00.