Bitcoin Posts Its Lowest Close Since September as the Nasdaq Has Its Worst Day in 18 Months

Bitcoin closed Thursday at $75,969 on Coinbase, down 5.5% and its lowest close since September 15, as the Nasdaq fell 5.52% in its worst day in about 18 months. Ether, XRP and Solana fell further to their lowest closes since August. Bitcoin ended Thursday at $75,969.06 on Coinbase, down 5.5% from Wednesday's close of $80,428.31 and its lowest daily close since September 15. The fall came on the worst day for US stocks in about 18 months: the Nasdaq Composite lost 5.52% and the S&P 500 4.36% as chipmakers and AI stocks sold off for a second day.