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Bitcoin Market in Flux: Price Plummets, ETF Flows Diverge

February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM151 words10 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
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Bitcoin Market in Flux: Price Plummets, ETF Flows Diverge

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Bitcoin has experienced a significant downturn, erasing all post-election gains and briefly falling below $60,000, representing a 50% drawdown from recent highs. This decline is largely attributed to U.S.-based selling pressure, substantial outflows from Bitcoin ETFs totaling over $6.2 billion, and broader macroeconomic factors. Investors appear to be rotating capital into alternative assets like Gold, which has seen record ETF inflows, and AI-themed equities. While some analysts, like those at Bernstein, predict a recovery to $150,000 by 2026, characterizing this as a historically weak bear market, others suggest further downside with potential support levels around $60,000 and a possible cycle bottom between $40,000-$50,000. Interestingly, despite the overall bearish trend, spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen recent inflows of $166.5M over three days, alongside interest in altcoin ETFs like XRP and Solana, indicating continued institutional engagement, albeit shifting focus. Regulatory concerns, highlighted by CZ’s claims regarding the DOJ, also contribute to market uncertainty.

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