Bitcoin dropped nearly 3% to below $82,000 following mixed earnings from Tesla and Meta that raised concerns about AI investment, causing declines in global equities and crypto markets. The CoinDesk DeFi index fell 5.6%, with altcoins like Ether and Solana also down. Despite over $1 billion inflow into spot bitcoin ETFs early in the week, market volatility remains low and traders are cautious. Upcoming U.S. jobless claims data may influence market direction further.
As of Oct 22, 2026 18:02 WIB, Bitcoin trades on Pluang at Rp1.477.466.019, down 1.55% in the last day, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors. Solana is also down 2.08% at Rp1.877.828, with a majority of Pluang users selling (73%). NEAR Protocol shows a sharper decline of 3.15%, priced at Rp89.785, with similar sell pressure. Typical hold times range from 51 days for NEAR to 112 days for Bitcoin, indicating varied investor commitment.
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