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Altcoins Cratered in Oct. 10 Crypto Flash Crash as Bitcoin Held Up, Wiston Capital Says

Wiston Capital's Charlie Erith says a leverage cascade drove the Oct. 10 break, with altcoins hit hardest, and lays out the signals he will track before adding risk.

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