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Story: Bitcoin Drops 15% in February as Investors Panic

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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Bitcoin is plummeting. The leading cryptocurrency has lost 15% in February 2026, dropping from $45,000 to about $38,250 currently.

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Several factors explain this sharp decline. The Fed raised interest rates again last week, strengthening the dollar against riskier assets like Bitcoin.

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Despite the fall, some remain confident in the long term. Large hedge funds are holding onto their Bitcoin positions, betting on a future rebound.

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Small investors are panicking more. Exchange platforms are seeing their volumes explode - a sign that many are trying to limit the damage.

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Regulation plays a key role in this debacle. The European Union will discuss new crypto laws at the finance ministers' summit in March.

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Yet, blockchain continues to evolve. Technical innovations could stabilize the market in the long run, developers hope.

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On February 15, Coinbase increased its transaction fees by 20%. Bad timing. Platform users are outraged, fearing their profits will erode even faster.

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JPMorgan Chase revised its Bitcoin forecasts downward on February 20. The bank cites "market instability and economic uncertainties" in its report.

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Vitalik Buterin tried to reassure at a conference in Singapore on February 25. The Ethereum co-founder advocates for more transparency in the crypto sector.

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A Financial Times survey reveals that 60% of individual investors want to reduce their crypto exposure. Published on February 26, the poll shows the extent of the mistrust.

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On February 27, Binance temporarily suspended Bitcoin withdrawals. Technical issues, says the platform. Users are even more worried.

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Grayscale remains optimistic nonetheless. The fund continues to buy Bitcoin, asserting that "the long-term fundamentals have not changed.

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The SEC is closely monitoring the crypto market, says a spokesperson on February 28. No immediate action is planned, but regulators' attention is growing.

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MicroStrategy loses $120 million on its Bitcoin holdings this quarter. The company remains committed to its accumulation strategy despite the losses.

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BlackRock has quietly reduced its Bitcoin position by 8%, according to documents filed with the SEC on March 1.

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