Why are Bitcoin and crypto prices down today?

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Geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainty are creating a risk-averse environment, and Bitcoin and crypto could slide further. Crypto markets have been under pressure over the past week, mainly due to global instability. On Wednesday, June 18, the overall crypto market dropped 1.06% to $3.25 trillion, with Bitcoin (BTC) falling to a daily low of $103,396, down 5% over the last seven days. Altcoins led the decline, with Ethereum ( ETH) reaching a daily low of $2,456 and posting a 10% drop o...