Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerFebruary 6, 2026 at 03:45 AM

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Bitcoin's value plummeted again on February 6, 2026, continuing a week of heavy losses. The cryptocurrency fell nearly 14% on Friday morning, reaching approximately $62,900. Since the start of the year, Bitcoin has lost about one-third of its value, dropping from a high of $100,000 in December 2024 following Donald Trump's re-election. The decline is attributed to geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty, including a stalled Trump-backed bill to regulate digital assets in the US Senate and scrutiny of the Trump family's cryptocurrency firm. This latest drop coincides with a broader sell-off in global stocks and commodities, with Wall Street's S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also experiencing declines.

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