Bitcoin Tests $76K as Crypto Fear Hits Lowest Since August

Bitcoin dropped to approximately $76,400, while more than $1.6 billion in crypto positions were liquidated within 24 hours. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell from 51 to 30, its lowest reading since mid-August, although it remains above the extreme fear threshold of 25. Santiment identifies $76,400 as key downside support and $80,000 as the recovery level, while Ethereum fell below $2,200. Crypto markets fell sharply during Halloween week after a reported $6.3 billion Binance security breach triggered widespread selling. Bitcoin briefly dropped to about $76,400, while more than $1.6 billion in positions were liquidated within 24 hours.