Bitcoin and ether slipped and rebounded as South Korea's Kospi index fell 5.5% on Tuesday amid concerns about AI investment. Bitcoin fell below $81,000 before rebounding above $84,000 and settling just above $83,000. Investors are positioning ahead of Wednesday's U.S. inflation report and major bank earnings later today. Autheo plunged 92% after a suspected exploit, while several tokens suffered double-digit losses. Futures liquidations rose 284% to $813 million, while shrinking open interest indicated that leverage was being reduced.
