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Story: Bitcoin Crashes Toward $60K as Traders Panic Sell

By Julie Binoche

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Bitcoin got hammered again. The world's biggest cryptocurrency dropped dangerously close to $60,000 after months of brutal selling that started back in October 2025 when it…

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The damage is pretty severe - Bitcoin lost more than half its value from those highs and now trades around $66,000.

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Bitcoin can't seem to catch a break, mostly stuck between $66,000 and $72,000 in recent sessions.

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But some big players see opportunity in the carnage. Val Vavilov from Bitfury thinks this crash gives investors a chance to "rebalance and add exposure" to Bitcoin, though he's…

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Trading went absolutely wild during the selloff. Spot volumes exploded to $32 billion over two days - the highest since FTX collapsed and took crypto markets with it.

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Derivatives markets show serious stress too. Funding rates in Bitcoin swaps crashed to lows not seen since March 2023 when banks started failing left and right.

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ETF action got crazy as well. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust saw over $10 billion in trading on February 5, marking huge outflows even though money came back later in the week.

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Bitcoin currently trades at $66,624. Markets stay nervous with technical analysts watching key levels - resistance near $71,800 and crucial support at $60,000.

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JPMorgan jumped into the conversation on February 7 with a report saying current Bitcoin volatility might actually attract more institutional money.

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Galaxy Digital dropped a report on February 9 talking about potential catalysts for a rebound.

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The crypto community watches every word from influential figures. Elon Musk tweeted about cryptocurrency's future on February 10, sparking discussions about market sentiment.

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Binance saw trading volume spike on February 10 with Bitcoin transactions hitting peaks not seen since last year's bull run.

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Grayscale announced on February 11 that its Bitcoin Trust had its biggest one-day inflow since September 2025.

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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange reported rising open interest for Bitcoin futures on February 9. More traders are positioning for price moves, either hedging or speculating.

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Ark Invest's Cathie Wood made a statement February 9 calling current conditions a "unique buying opportunity" for long-term investors.

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