Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000 Ahead of Fed

Bitcoin slipped under $80,000, falling nearly 2% to about $79,800 as traders de-risked before the Federal Reserve meeting. Ether dropped nearly 3% to just above $2,300, while XRP lost about 3% to $1.28. Investors watch for a possible December rate increase that could tighten liquidity and pressure cryptocurrencies further.