Market Volatility
Bitcoin plunges below $80,000 in major liquidation event
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Bitcoin fell to a nine-month low below $80,000 on January 31, 2026, triggering over $2.5 billion in liquidations across crypto markets. Analysts attribute the crash to liquidity issues and extreme leverage rather than geopolitical tensions or Federal Reserve actions. The downturn erased $111 billion from the total crypto market value in 24 hours.
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds experienced one of their worst outflow days in 2026, with nearly $1 billion withdrawn in a single session on January 29—following heavy weekly outflows totaling nearly $2 billion the prior week ending January 23. The heavy redemptions coincided with sharp declines in cryptocurrency prices amid rising volatility and macroeconomic pressures. Investors pulled back as bitcoin fell below $85,000 and ether dropped more than 7%.
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Precious metals experienced a dramatic plunge on Friday, with silver dropping 35% and gold falling 12% from recent highs. Bitcoin remained relatively stable around $83,000 amid the volatility. The sell-off appears linked to President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair.
The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp downturn, with over $217 million in positions liquidated within 24 hours. Traders were caught off guard as Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant losses, driven by high leverage and rapid price swings. This event highlights the volatility inherent in digital assets.
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Bitcoin ended July at $115,644, securing its highest monthly close in the cryptocurrency's 16-year history. This milestone persisted amid significant market volatility driven by large whale transactions.