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Here's Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Slumped Today

The volatility we've seen become pervasive among risk assets has more than bled through into the cryptocurrency sector. Three of the most-watched (and most valuable) tokens today are Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). Following the post-Trump election victory, which saw Bitcoin rise to new all-time highs, and other top tokens like Ethereum and Dogecoin also see their fair share of upside, the performance of these top three cryptocurrencies has been overtly negative since Inauguration Day.

Oil Dips as Economic Gloom Undercuts Middle East Supply Risk

(Bloomberg) -- Oil slipped as broader market weakness and concerns about a global glut of crude overshadowed escalating tensions in the Middle East.Most Read from BloombergHow Britain’s Most Bike-Friendly New Town Got BuiltThe Dark Prophet of Car-Clogged CitiesWashington, DC, Region Braces for ‘Devastating’ Cuts from CongressNYC Plans for Flood Protection Without Federal FundsA Malibu Model for Residents on the Fire FrontlinesWest Texas Intermediate fell 1% to settle below $67 a barrel, snapping