Liquidations
Bitcoin falls to $66,000 amid hawkish Fed minutes
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Bitcoin experienced volatility on February 18, 2026, trading in a tight range before dropping to around $66,000 in the U.S. afternoon following hawkish Federal Reserve minutes. Crypto-related stocks initially rebounded but later reversed gains, while liquidations neared $200 million. Geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty contributed to the market's choppy performance.
Bitcoin has fallen below a crucial support zone between $68,000 and $70,000, sparking increased market volatility and liquidations. Analysts point to the Cumulative Value-Days Destroyed (CVDD) metric as a potential long-term support level, highlighting risks of further declines. The cryptocurrency faces macroeconomic pressures, with on-chain data showing tensions between short-term traders and long-term holders.
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Bitcoin has declined about 40% from its October peak of $126,000, entering technical bear market territory amid heavy selling pressure. The cryptocurrency rebounded slightly to around $79,000 on February 2, 2026, but remains down over 10% for the week following $2.2 billion in liquidations. Analysts point to historical support levels near $58,000 as a potential bottom.
US President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports triggered the largest single-day liquidation event in cryptocurrency history, wiping out nearly $19 billion in positions. Bitcoin plunged from a record high of $126,000 to below $107,000, while altcoins suffered steeper declines amid a cascade of leveraged trades. Markets partially recovered over the weekend as tensions eased with calming statements from both sides.
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Cryptocurrency prices plunged on October 10, 2025, after US President Donald Trump announced plans for an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods and export controls on critical software. Bitcoin fell more than 10% to below $110,000, while other major tokens like Ethereum and Solana dropped 15-30%. The sell-off led to over $7 billion in leveraged position liquidations within hours, according to Coinglass data.