Bitcoin slumps 7% in what could be worst fall in more than two months

Bitcoin prices fell sharply on Friday, with the cryptocurrency retreating 7% to $21,762. Bitcoin futures
BTC.1,
-8.14%
are on track for the biggest decline since June 13. The decline came as other risky assets, including the tech-focused Nasdaq 100
NQ00,
-1.04%,
also retreated, though the crypto fall was more severe, and Ethereum
ETHUSD,
-8.34%
also saw a severe fall.