XRP Defies Market Bloodbath as Bitcoin Hits October Lows: Main Crypto News This Morning
BTC when published $82,954Now $80,577 ▼ −2.87% since it was published
Friday morning trading on October 9, 2026, has taken crypto market participants on a rollercoaster ride. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is stabilizing near $83,000 after bouncing off a local October low of $80,420. The spot market came under pressure after U.S. authorities transferred 17,733 BTC ($1.484 billion) to Coinbase Prime, triggering $859.17 million in forced long-position liquidations across the derivatives market. Against this backdrop, XRP is displaying unusual independence, holding within the $1.39–$1.40 range ahead of its Nasdaq listing. The institutional sector is temporarily reducing risk exposure. U.S.
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