Bitcoin retreats to $68,084 as Ethereum slips to $1,983, pulling broader crypto market lower

On Friday, Bitcoin fell 4.03% to about $68,084 and Ethereum dropped 4.48% to $1,983, dragging the wider crypto market into negative territory as both coins struggled with key resistance zones. Other large-cap tokens like BNB, XRP, and Solana also recorded losses, while technical indicators pointed to a consolidation phase following February's sharp correction.