Bitcoin Hits Fresh 2026 Low After Breaking $60,000 Support

Bitcoin has slipped below the key $60,000 level, tumbling to a new 21-month low near $58,000. The move sparked a sharp wave of forced selling, with roughly $450 million in crypto long positions liquidated in just 60 minutes, including $104 million tied to BTC. Risk sentiment also weakened around Strategy, as its ticker $STRC fell to a record low of $74.