Bitcoin fell below $63,000 on June 23 amid a broad risk-asset retreat, tracking a sell-off in AI and chip stocks that sank global equities. The token traded around $62,840, down 1.1% in 24 hours and 3.5% on the week. Other major cryptos also declined: Ether dropped 0.9% to $1,719, XRP lost 1.6%, and Solana fell 3.4%. The sell-off was driven by a rotation out of top-performing technology shares, with South Korea's Kospi plunging over 6%. Crypto prices are now increasingly tied to the AI-focused tech trade, with upcoming Micron earnings and key U.S. economic data expected to test risk sentiment. Weak U.S. institutional demand, reflected in a negative Coinbase premium and pressure on Strategy's STRC preferred stock, is weighing on bitcoin. Analysts warn that a break below the $59,000-$60,000 support range could signal a new phase of selling.

Key facts

• Bitcoin fell below $63,000 as tech stocks declined, down 1.1% in 24 hours.
• Ether, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin also dropped amid broad market sell-off.
• Rotation from AI and chip stocks sank global markets; S. Korea's Kospi fell 6%.
• Weak U.S. institutional demand signaled by negative Coinbase premium.
• Key level to watch: $59,000-$60,000 support; break could worsen sell-off.

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