Bitcoin BTC fell below $82,000 on Thursday as a broader cryptocurrency selloff triggered nearly $1 billion in liquidations, while rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to pressure on risk assets. Bitcoin touched an intraday low of $80,426.95 before recovering to around $81,423.05, leaving it down 2.9% over the previous 24 hours. The decline came as investors assessed renewed pressure across financial markets alongside a sharp rise in energy prices. The selloff also spread to major crypto-linked stocks and other digital assets, with traders holding long positions accounting for most of the liquidations recorded over the past day. Crypto-linked stocks fall as Bitcoin selloff spreads Large-cap cryptocurrency equities also declined during Thursday's trading session.