China unrest: global markets down, Bitcoin correlation concerns

Strict COVID-19 restrictions and their aftermath triggered massive protests across China and rising pressure within global markets. Bitcoin lost 3% trading at $16,180 levels, with altcoins down by 4-8%. Considering crypto market vulnerability following the FTX collapse, concerns about the potential Bitcoin correlation have been on the rise.
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