Bitcoin holds below $77,000 on November 3, 2026

1. BITCOIN STRUGGLES BELOW $77,000
Bitcoin traded mostly in the $76,600–$76,900 range and failed to hold $77,000. According to CoinMarketCap at 08:05 KST, BTC was $76,723, down 1.27% over 24 hours; other sources cited $76,698–$76,894, with declines between 1.15% and 1.95%. The lingering pressure reflects fallout from the Binance hack and caution ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, suggesting buyers have not returned with conviction.

2. ETH AND SOL FALL MORE THAN BITCOIN
ETH ranged from $2,242 to $2,251 with a 0.60–1.00% 24-hour decline depending on the source. SOL was notably weaker, quoted at $91.83–$91.90, down 2.02–2.74%. The deeper drop in SOL shows risk appetite is fading faster in higher-beta altcoins, as traders reduce exposure amid event risk.

3. LEVERAGED LIQUIDATIONS LEAN HEAVILY LONG
Total 24-hour liquidations reached $281.73 million, with longs accounting for $210.09 million and shorts $71.64 million, according to CoinGlass. BTC led with $97.23 million liquidated, followed by ETH at $67.18 million and SOL at $25.47 million. The skewed long liquidation suggests overleveraged bullish bets were forced out, amplifying short-term volatility while reducing excess leverage.

4. FEAR & GREED INDEX DROPS TO 33
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 33 in the Fear zone, down from 43 the previous week. The shift signals defensive market psychology, which can lead to thinner liquidity and sharper reactions to negative news.

5. XRP FLAT, BNB WEAKENS
XRP traded near $1.24 with a narrow range from +0.10% to -0.23%, roughly flat while the broader market declined. BNB was quoted at $697.60–$697.84, corresponding to a decline of 1.28–1.82%. XRP’s stability stands out as a rare exception, whereas BNB faced additional pressure linked to the Binance hack narrative.

What to watch today: U.S. midterm election developments could drive sharp moves in risk assets.

*The information is aggregated for reference only, not investment advice.*