# Bitcoin
Latest news and articles about Bitcoin
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Warsh Nomination and Dollar Surge Trigger a Global Sell-Off — Crypto and Metals Bear the Brunt
Markets roiled after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as his choice for Fed chair, sending the dollar higher and triggering a synchronized sell‑off across cryptocurrencies and precious metals. The move exposed thin liquidity and crowded positioning: bitcoin and ethereum fell sharply and metals suffered dramatic one‑day losses as traders repositioned for a potentially hawkish Fed.
Bitcoin Retreats Below $77,000 as Crypto Markets See a Mid‑Day Pullback
Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Feb. 1, slipping 2.23% intraday. The drop underlines the continued volatility of digital‑asset markets and highlights the risk that leverage and derivatives can magnify price moves, posing challenges for investors and regulators alike.
Bitcoin Plunges Below $79,000 as $111bn Evaporates and 420,000+ Traders Are Liquidated
Bitcoin tumbled below $79,000 on February 1, wiping about $111 billion from the crypto market and triggering over 420,000 forced liquidations worth roughly $2.56 billion. The sell-off reflects thin liquidity, stalled U.S. regulatory clarity, muted institutional interest and mixed geopolitical signals, all of which undermine bitcoin’s appeal as a safe-haven or inflation hedge.
Bitcoin Slips Below $86,000 as Intraday Sell-Off Shakes Crypto Rally
Bitcoin dipped below $86,000 on January 29, falling roughly 4% in a single session. The decline highlights enduring volatility in crypto markets and the sensitivity of bitcoin’s price to leverage, flows and shifting macro sentiment.
Bitcoin Slides Below $88,000 in a 5% Intraday Drop, Reawakening Volatility Fears
Bitcoin dipped below $88,000 on Jan. 21, falling about 5% intraday and renewing concerns about acute volatility in crypto markets. The drop reflects a combination of profit-taking, leveraged positions, and fragile liquidity, with implications for exchanges, institutional products and investor sentiment.