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Bitcoin Falls Into 'Extreme Fear': How Low Will It Go? The weekend wasn't kind to risk assets. Bitcoin crashed below $80,000 on Saturday, touching lows near $74,500 before staging a modest rebound to its current level around $78,500. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly decline for BTC—the longest losing streak since the 2018 crypto winter. The catalyst? A perfect storm of macro chaos. President Donald Trump's tariff threats have traders running for the exits, with over $2.2 billion in leveraged crypto positions liquidated in a single 24-hour window on January 30, with bulls bearing the brunt of that forced selling. It’s no wonder why the Fear & Greed Index has plunged to 14 today—”extreme fear” territory. Traditional safe...

- Why Did Bitcoin Drop More Than 6% This Weekend? Weekend moves are fascinating to watch in the cryptocurrency sector, given the 24/7 trading capabilities that digital asset markets offer investors. For the world's largest token, a 6.5% drop from the close of trading on Friday for equity markets to 3:00 p.m. ET on Monday is significant. Indeed, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to maintain key psychological levels, dropping below $80,000 per token for the first time in nearly a year. Let's dive into the voracity of this move and the key catalysts driving Bitcoin lower today. This is a multifaceted move driven by a number of key factors, so there's plenty to discuss. What's wrong with Bitcoin right now? Assessing where a given...

- US stocks ended Monday's trading session on a positive note, shaking off AI trade worries as earnings flooded in and Federal Reserve uncertainty swirled. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose around 1%, or over 500 points, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) added roughly 0.5%. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) moved up 0.6%, shaking off early malaise for techs. All three indexes suffered a sharp reversal on Friday as precious metals skidded. Meanwhile, precious metals continued a roller-coaster ride that has unwound much of 2026's most rip-roaring rally. Gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) seesawed on Monday, following a Friday wipeout that saw silver post its biggest single-day drop on record. Over the weekend, bitcoin...

- Altcoins are showing renewed strength as February begins, with select tokens pushing closer to all-time highs. Strong momentum, rising inflows, and favorable technical setups are putting a few names firmly in focus.  Thus, BeInCrypto has analysed three altcoins that could challenge or set new all-time highs in the first week of February. Rain (RAIN) RAIN is trading near $0.0094 at the time of writing, remaining below the $0.0100 resistance level. The altcoin is roughly 11% away from its all-time high of $0.0105. Price compression near resistance suggests growing interest as buyers test upper limits. Momentum indicators support near-term stability. The Money Flow Index is holding above the neutral line, signaling active buying...

- Crypto Market Volatility Triggers $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin Liquidations Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bitcoin investors liquidated $2.56 billion in recent days, as cryptocurrencies slumped following a sell-off in other risk assets, including equities and precious metals. The wipeouts in both short and long bitcoin positions are far below the record $19 billion in crypto liquidations the market experienced after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on China. Even so, analysts say the fresh cascade of wipeouts demonstrates how sensitive the crypto market has become to risk-off sentiment. While bitcoin is notoriously volatile, cryptocurrencies have been weighed down by fresh concerns about the AI trade and a sell-off in precious...

- Jim Cramer issues blunt warning, predicts next Bitcoin bottom Every time Jim Cramer writes something on the markets, I am curious to read it regardless of how much criticism he faces. A well-known figure on Wall Street, Cramer is a former hedge fund manager who now hosts "Mad Money" and "Squawk on the Street" on CNBC. No matter how much he is attacked for his views, he doesn't hesitate to share what's on his mind. So when he issues a blunt warning after the Bitcoin (BTC) crash, I know it is crucial to understand his perspective. On Jan. 31, Bitcoin crashed below $80,000 in the worst price drop since April 2025. In fact, the leading cryptocurrency fell as low as $74,591.71 on Feb. 1. Saylor used the opportunity to take a dig at...

- Bitcoin could drop to $60K next For people like me who are in crypto, weekends are no longer enjoyable. One move, one comment, one decision, and our entire portfolio can turn red. Last weekend, crypto investors globally saw the market nosedive to all-time lows. Bitcoin plunged to the 70's zone, dropping close to $74,000, about a 40% drop from its all-time highs. At press time, it was trading at $78,244.45. Analysts have also started factoring in bear market conditions while giving price predictions. Bernstein, however, is seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Gold outshines Bitcoin, but institutional cycle deepens Bernstein framed the recent pullback within a broader trend, which is Bitcoin’s underperformance versus gold amid...

- Prosecutors warn new law lets crypto firms profit from fraud I’ve been watching Tether and Circle celebrate Washington’s new stablecoin rulebook, and then I saw New York’s top prosecutors try to rip the shine off it. In a warning that’s now circulating through policy circles, they argue the law that was supposed to “de-risk” dollar tokens may also make it easier for issuers to sit on disputed funds, and even earn on them, while victims fight to get paid back. GENIUS Act stablecoin framework The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act - the GENIUS Act - became law on July 18, 2025, the first major federal framework for payment stablecoins. It has been celebrated as a long-awaited breakthrough for...

- Michael Saylor—and Strategy—Go Under the Microscope as Bitcoin's Price Drops A fire sale in bitcoin is throwing some harsh light on one of its major buyers. Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR), is taking heat as crypto markets keep taking hits. Shares of Strategy, the biggest publicly traded holder of bitcoin, are down more than 2% Monday, trading at prices unseen since 2024. Crypto-linked stocks are sliding too: Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), Gemini (GEMI), and BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) are down 3% or more. The price of the world's largest cryptocurrency, which has declined to levels not seen since April—it was recently at around $78,000—is raising fresh concerns about how much...

- Major Bitcoin Miners Face Shutdown Risk If BTC Falls Below $70,000 Bitcoin’s latest sell-off is deeper than just another technical correction. It is approaching a level that directly affects the economics of mining — and that changes the risk profile of the market. Around $70,000, Bitcoin shifts from a purely trader-driven market into one where network economics, miner behavior, and forced selling risks begin to matter. That is why this level matters more than any trendline or moving average right now. Bitcoin Is Entering a Mining Stress Zone At current network difficulty and electricity costs around $0.08 per kWh, new mining data shows a clear pressure band. Most Antminer S21-series machines, which represent a large share of...

- Cryptocurrency is still relatively new and uncharted, so the rules for investing in it may appear to change as quickly as the price fluctuates. If you think this sounds complicated, just wait until you have to deal with these nuances for tax filing, as the IRS treats digital assets differently from traditional investments. Failing to report correctly can lead to penalties or financial headaches, which is not how you want to start 2026. To be sure you’re reporting any tax-relevant information correctly and not getting yourself into trouble, two financial experts explained what you need to know about crypto before filing your taxes. 1. Digital Assets Are Subject to Taxes One of the most frequent mistakes taxpayers make when...

- The White House will meet with top executives from leading cryptocurrency and banking companies on Feb. 2. As per the journalist Eleanor Terrett, the meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. ET. The summit takes place after a devastating weekend when all the leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, etc., crashed. Why crypto and banking industries are clashing The White House is hosting leaders from crypto and banking industries to reach a consensus over the provision regarding stablecoin rewards in the crypto market structure bill. Unlike traditionally volatile cryptocurrencies, a stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency that tries to keep its value stable by being pegged to a fiat currency like the U.S...

- Bitcoin miners globally are facing increasing challenges to stay afloat in their business. The whole Bitcoin-halving gambit and the volatility of crypto as a whole, thanks to geopolitical tensions, are making many miners move away from the business to something more sustainable, like artificial intelligence. They have the machines, they have the power, so why not pivot? One Bitcoin miner is facing an even bigger trouble, like a double-edged sword: bankruptcy and leadership turmoil. Bitcoin miner put into bankruptcy radar A Russian court has placed the parent company of BitRiver, the country’s largest Bitcoin mining firm, under official bankruptcy supervision. BitRiver was once a symbol of Russia’s industrial-scale crypto ambitions...

- Strategy's Bitcoin Bet Dips Underwater as Firm Adds to $56 Billion BTC Stash Strategy’s Bitcoin bet showed losses on paper for the first time in years, as the digital asset tumbled below the Bitcoin-buying firm’s average purchase price on Sunday. With Bitcoin recently changing hands at $78,579, Strategy’s $56 billion position had turned positive again on Monday. The company has amassed its stash for an average cost of around $76,000 per Bitcoin since 2020, according to a press release. Strategy’s shares recovered some losses when U.S. markets opened, but they remained down nearly 2% from Friday’s close at just under $147, according to Yahoo Finance. Over the past six months, the company’s stock price has plummeted 60%, outpacing...

- Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Investments Flip Negative for 2026 as Crypto Funds Shed $1.7B Digital asset investment products saw a second consecutive week of outflows last week, totaling $1.7 billion and leaving net year-to-date flows at a global outflow of about $1 billion, according to CoinShares. The U.S. accounted for the vast majority of redemptions, with $1.65 billion in outflows. Canada and Sweden also posted withdrawals of $37.3 million and $18.9 million, respectively. Switzerland and Germany registered modest inflows of $11.0 million and $4.3 million. Outflows were broad-based across assets. Bitcoin products saw $1.32 billion in weekly withdrawals, while Ethereum products lost $308 million. Previously favored altcoins also...

- 3 Altcoins Facing Major Liquidation Risks in the First Week of February The crypto market enters the first week of February with an intensifying battle between bulls and bears. Bears still hold the advantage, but bulls appear to be spotting an opportunity. This situation makes price volatility more complex. Liquidation losses are increasing for both Long and Short positions. Why should altcoins like Solana (SOL), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and Tron (TRX) be closely watched? The following article explores the details. 1. Solana (SOL) In the early days of February, SOL briefly dropped below $100 amid broad market-wide negative pressure. The 7-day liquidation heatmap shows that potential liquidations from Short positions dominate...

- ‘I’ve lost $100m on Bitcoin in three months but will keep buying’ UK’s Biggest Bitcoin Company Stand Firm Amid Losses The boss of Britain’s biggest Bitcoin company has pledged to keep buying the cryptocurrency after losing nearly $100m (£73m) in three months. Andrew Webley, who runs the Smarter Web Company, said a plunge in the price of Bitcoin had led to significant losses but that he would buy more of the digital asset again in future “regardless of the price”. The Smarter Web Company has spent around £220m buying Bitcoin to become the UK’s biggest “Bitcoin treasury” business – but its holdings have slumped in value as the cryptocurrency has endured a prolonged sell-off. On Monday, Bitcoin fell as low as $74,574 – its...

- Prediction markets are now one of the fastest-growing segments of the fintech industry. Trading volume began to spike in 2025 and has really taken off in 2026. On a weekly basis, nearly $6 billion in prediction market contracts are now traded on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. So what can crypto market participants expect in 2026? Here are four big predictions for where things are headed over the next year. New players and new products There will be a surge of new players and crypto-specific products to trade in the year ahead. Right now, the two big players are Kalshi and Polymarket. But both Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) have entered the fray, and more big names are expected to...

- Crypto News of the Day: Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver Dump More than $10 trillion in market value has been wiped out from gold and silver in just three days, marking one of the largest and fastest episodes of wealth destruction in the history of modern metals. The sudden collapse has rattled global markets, raising urgent questions about liquidity, monetary policy, and whether traditional “safe haven” assets are losing their defensive role. Spot gold prices plunged below $4,500 per ounce, down nearly $1,000 in three trading days. Meanwhile, silver fell below $72, extending losses toward 40% from recent highs. In market-cap terms, gold alone erased roughly $7.4 trillion, while silver shed another $2.7 trillion, a combined wipeout...

- Financial Advisors: Here’s Why We Tell Middle-Class Clients To Avoid Crypto Completely For the average middle-class investor, crypto’s wild price swings and lack of safety nets can not only dent a portfolio, but they can also derail an entire financial future. Advisors say cryptocurrency actively undermines financial plans if you don’t have a wealth buffer to protect you. Here’s why experts urge middle-income clients to avoid crypto altogether, and what to focus on instead. Crypto Doesn’t Belong in the Average Household’s Financial Plan To put it bluntly, “Crypto investments are fundamentally misaligned with the financial realities of middle-class households,” said Chad D. Cummings, Esq., CPA, and CEO at Cummings & Cummings Law...