Bitcoin falls below $68,000 as 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%

Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target. What to know : Over $50 million in long liquidations occurred within an hour, with bitcoin accounting for the majority. Rising U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar are weighing on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and crypto-related equities.