Bitcoin briefly falls below $75,000 and liquidates nearly $100M in longs amid yield surge
A short, sharp liquidity sweep pushed BTC below key support and forced significant leveraged liquidations, underscoring elevated risk around macro events and congressional headlines.
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CryptoBriefing reports a drop to between $75,560 and $75,605 on Sept. 15.
The article cites nearly $98–100 million in long liquidations during the session.
BTC rebounded above $76,000 later in the session, indicating a rapid squeeze rather than extended capitulation.
The U.S. 10‑year Treasury yield surpassed 5%, a psychological threshold noted in reporting.
Rising yields and renewed expectations of Fed tightening were cited alongside the CLARITY Act vote as pressure points.
Market commentary linked the move to deleveraging ahead of the FOMC decision.