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Why Is the Crypto Market Crashing Today April 2 2026
The crypto market just shed billions as fresh geopolitical headlines hit hard. Oil surged, risk sentiment turned sour, and leveraged positions unwound rapidly. But what's really driving this April 2 selloff, and could it mark a buying opportunity?
Financial market analysis from 02/04/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.
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Bitcoin enables certain uses that are very unique. I think it offers possibilities that no other currency allows. For example the ability to spend a coin that only occurs when two separate parties agree to spend the coin; with a third party that couldn't run away with the coin itself.
— Hal Finney
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