Leading cryptocurrencies slid sharply on Tuesday as investors’ risk appetite tapers ahead of key inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. What Happened: Bitcoin tumbled to lows of $66,100 earlier in the day before making a slight recovery to $67,100. Ethereum dipped below $3,500 for the first time in three weeks. The downtrend triggered liquidations worth $261 million in the last 24 hours, with about 100,134 traders getting “rekted.” Around $224 million in long positions were wiped out. Speculative interest cooled down, as the Open Interest in Bitcoin futures dropped 3%…
