According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin fell as much as 2.9% to approximately $81,600 following a decline in Nasdaq futures. The CoinDesk 80 index lost 3.5%, and the DeFi index slipped 6%. These movements occurred on October 22, 2026. The price decrease reflects ongoing uncertainty around the return of AI-driven investment interest, as indicated by market observers cited by CoinDesk. No additional details about specific projects, investor actions, or future expectations are included. The declines among DeFi tokens were the most pronounced of the reported indices.
