Why January Ventures is investing in AI founders from underrepresented backgrounds

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- Bitcoin fell below $100,000, triggering market fear and shifting focus to critical support levels at $87,800 and $92,000. - Technical indicators show bearish bias, with sellers dominating despite potential 2026 rebound hopes from Bitwise's Matt Hougan. - Santiment predicts a November rally as weak hands capitulate, while broader crypto markets mirror Bitcoin's weakness near support levels. - Diverging analyst views highlight uncertainty, with oversold RSI and failed $100,000 retests deepening bearish sen

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