Bitcoin plunges to $81,300 support as Fed hike odds hit 55% amid $100 million crypto wipeout

Bitcoin fell to roughly $81,300 as markets priced in a 55% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike, pressuring risk assets. The downturn coincided with about $100 million in crypto liquidations, amplifying selling and volatility. The move underscores Bitcoin’s near-term sensitivity to tighter monetary-policy expectations, with $81,300 emerging as a key support level.