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Bitcoin edges lower near $77K as volatility cools

Bitcoin volatility eased after the coin logged its highest level since mid-May, while gold also moved toward three-month highs.

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Cointelegraph reports that Bitcoin is seeking support near the $77,000 area as the market steadies after a recent push higher.

The outlet says BTC volatility has eased following the cryptocurrency’s highest level since mid-May.

Cointelegraph also notes that gold has been moving alongside crypto, approaching three-month highs, while both assets remained close to their respective near-term peaks.

Latest closeGold $4,432.00 ▲1.6%|Bitcoin $78,068.37 ▲6.9%

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CointelegraphBitcoin seeks support near $77K as BTC, gold near 100-day highs

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