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Bitcoin Plummets: Market Crash Erases 2021 Gains

February 5, 2026, 06:00 PM168 words10 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
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Bitcoin Plummets: Market Crash Erases 2021 Gains

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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a severe downturn, with Bitcoin falling below $70,000 – erasing gains made since 2021 – and triggering over $1.4 billion in liquidations. This crash, impacting Ethereum and altcoins significantly, is fueled by a confluence of factors. Macroeconomic pressures, including a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and weak US economic data, are key drivers. Institutional outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs and negative stablecoin growth are exacerbating the selling pressure. The release of the Epstein files, revealing connections to early Bitcoin figures, has also eroded investor confidence. Concerns surrounding Tether’s USDT stability briefly caused a de-pegging, adding to the panic. On-chain metrics indicate weakening demand and a shift towards selling, with the Bull Score Index reaching zero. Analysts predict further declines, with potential support levels ranging from $50,000 to $66,900. Some point to capitulation metrics, historically signaling market bottoms, but recent crashes haven't seen immediate reversals. A shift in venture capital away from crypto towards AI and robotics is also contributing to the negative sentiment.

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