Crypto Market Rebounds Then Slips as Korean AI Selloff Puts Bank Earnings in Focus

Bitcoin swung sharply on Tuesday, falling below $81,000 before rebounding above $84,000 and later settling around $83,000 as Asian markets absorbed a steep South Korean equity selloff. CoinMarketCap subsequently showed BTC near $83,234, while total crypto market capitalization stood near $2.79 trillion, down 1.24% over 24 hours. The rebound recovered part of the intraday drop, but the broader market remained defensive as traders weighed AI-related equity concerns, U.S. bank earnings and Wednesday’s inflation report. The move left Bitcoin near its recent range rather than confirming a fresh breakout.