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Bitcoin Slides to $62,500, Dampening Hopes for Continued Gains

Bitcoin fell to $62,500, down 1% in 24 hours, amidst a global market rally and a recent $36 million exploit involving the Humanity Protocol.

Mercation Admin
June 9, 2026 1 min read
Bitcoin Slides to $62,500, Dampening Hopes for Continued Gains

Bitcoin has slipped to $62,500, reflecting a 1% decline over the past 24 hours and nearly 3% down from its recent peak on Monday.

Despite this dip, global markets show some resilience, with Nasdaq 100 futures rising by 0.9% after a prior gain of 1.5%. Conversely, WTI crude oil prices have fallen by 2.15%, currently trading at $89.34 per barrel, as investors remain hopeful for a resolution to the Iran conflict.

A recent $36 million exploit involving the Humanity Protocol and its H token may be influencing bitcoin's current performance. However, proponents of bitcoin argue that incidents like this highlight the importance of security in the crypto space, emphasizing that there is no substitute for bitcoin.

While no major macroeconomic news is expected today, attention turns to the upcoming inflation figures set for release on Wednesday. Market participants are closely watching for any signs that could affect interest rate expectations from the Federal Reserve.