Bitcoin Falls Below $65,000 as Market Pressures Mount

Bitcoin’s February 2026 sell-off has rattled global markets, with the world’s largest cryptocurrency sliding nearly 5% in a single day to touch lows of $64,300. The drop comes amid mounting concerns over U.S. tariff policies, geopolitical risks, and waning institutional interest.

Market analysts highlight that Bitcoin’s fall is part of a broader crypto downturn, erasing over $1 trillion in market capitalization in recent months. The sell-off has also impacted other tokens, with Ether retreating more than 5%.

Key Highlights:

• Price Movement: Bitcoin dipped to ~$64,300, its lowest since early February.
• Geopolitical Factors: Rising U.S.–Iran tensions and tariff confusion drove investors toward gold.
• Institutional Cooling: Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw an $8.5B outflow, reducing market support.
• Leverage Flush: $230M in forced liquidations accelerated the decline.
• Market Impact: Crypto market capitalization wiped out ~$1.21 trillion in 139 days.

Sources: CNBC, The Hindu BusinessLine, CryptoNewsZ, CCN.com