Bitcoin Slides 5% as Tech Rout Deepens

Bitcoin slid to its lowest level since September as a broader tech sell-off intensified. The largest cryptocurrency recently traded around $76,000, down about 5% over the previous 24 hours. The move reflects how digital assets and crypto-linked equities often trade in tandem with movements in technology stocks. As risk sentiment deteriorates across the market, investors appear to be reducing exposure in areas perceived as tied to growth and liquidity. The article notes the correlation between cryptocurrencies and tech-focused shares, implying further volatility if weakness in tech persists.