Bitcoin Slides to 15-Month Low Near $72,000 as Crypto Rout Wipes Almost $500 Billion
NEW YORK, Feb 4, 2026, 14:26 EST
- Bitcoin dropped up to 5.4%, hitting $72,047—its lowest level since November 2024
- CoinGecko data showed the total crypto market value has dropped roughly $467.6 billion since Jan. 29
- Recent days saw $2.56 billion worth of bitcoin positions liquidated, according to CoinGlass data
Bitcoin dropped up to 5.4%, sliding to $72,047 on Wednesday—the weakest since roughly 15 months ago—amid a wider selloff in cryptocurrencies. The Nasdaq 100 also dipped over 2%, dragged down by rate-sensitive shares. (Investing.com India)
The decline unfolds amid a broad pullback from risk assets, with global equities falling and the dollar gaining ground as traders grapple with U.S. interest rate…
