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Bitcoin Slips Toward $62,000 Mark as US Tech Stock Selloff Dampens Risk Appetite

Bitcoin Slips Toward $62,000 Mark as US Tech Stock Selloff Dampens Risk Appetite

Investors remain cautious as US inflation data and Fed rate expectations drive market sentiment.

Written by Rahul Dhingra, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 24 June 2026 14:00 IST

Bitcoin Slips Toward $62,000 Mark as US Tech Stock Selloff Dampens Risk Appetite

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Bitcoin hovers near key support as traders assess inflation and liquidity concerns.

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Highlights

Tech stock weakness spills over into crypto markets
Bitcoin support at $60,000 remains in focus
US inflation data could shape near-term direction

Bitcoin traded near $62,700 (roughly Rs. 59.40 lakh) on Wednesday, as the cryptocurrency market remained under pressure amidst broader weakness across global risk assets. The world's largest cryptocurrency was priced around $62,700 (roughly Rs. 59.40 lakh), based on today's market data. Ethereum (ETH) was trading near $1,670 (roughly Rs. 1.58 lakh), reflecting weakness across the broader crypto market. As per today's Gadgets 360 price tracker, Bitcoin is currently priced around Rs. 59.2 lakh in India, while Ethereum trades near Rs. 1.57 lakh.

Analysts noted that a sharp pullback in technology and AI-related stocks, expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening, and subdued institutional participation have weighed on sentiment across crypto markets.

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Many altcoins also traded lower on Wednesday, largely mirroring Bitcoin's decline, as caution persisted across digital asset markets. Binance Coin (BNB) was priced around $579.27 (roughly Rs. 54,850), while Solana (SOL) traded near $69.80 (roughly Rs. 6,610). XRP hovered around $1.10 (roughly Rs. 104), and Dogecoin (DOGE) was trading close to $0.079 (roughly Rs. 7.5), indicating continued weakness among large-cap cryptocurrencies.

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Inflation Data and Risk-Off Sentiment Pressure Crypto Markets

Sharing his assessment of current price action, Akshat Siddhant, Lead Quant Analyst at Mudrex, said, “Bitcoin came under renewed selling pressure as a broader pullback in technology stocks weighed on risk assets globally [...] Expectations of potential Fed rate hikes, combined with weakness across Asian equity markets, further hurt market sentiment.”

Giving a wider perspective on the present scenario in the markets, Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com, said, “Bitcoin has slipped towards the $62,500 (roughly Rs. 59.18 lakh) level as investors adopt a risk-off approach ahead of key US inflation data [...] The market is increasingly behaving like a macro asset class, meaning inflation, interest rates, and broader equity market sentiment are influencing prices more than crypto-specific narratives.”

Overall, analysts said the crypto market remains under pressure as investors react to weakness in technology stocks, expectations of tighter monetary policy, and continued caution among institutional participants. Bitcoin's ability to defend the $60,000-$62,000 (roughly Rs. 56.81 lakh-Rs. 58.71 lakh) support zone and avoid a deeper correction toward $56,000 (roughly Rs. 53.03 lakh) will remain crucial for determining near-term market direction.

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Rahul Dhingra is a crypto writer at Gadgets 360, where he covers the exciting world of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Defi and Web3. Before joining Gadgets 360, he worked as a content specialist for a European-based Crypto Exchange. Rahul loves storytelling, not just through the written word but also through the visual medium. Beyond his professional life, Rahul is a sports fanatic. Whether it’s cricket or football, his passion for the game is contagious. More