Bitcoin Dips Below $100,000 as $1.7 Billion in Leveraged Positions Liquidated

Bitcoin fell below $100,000 on Nov. 5, 2025, touching an intraday low of $99,980 before recovering to around $101,700. The decline triggered over $1.7 billion in liquidations across exchanges, with more than $1.3 billion from long positions, data show. Analysts describe the move as a leverage reset rather than a fundamental market shift.