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Bitcoin Plummets to $63K; Investors Shift to Gold

2/7/2026

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Bitcoin Drops Significantly

Bitcoin fell to $63,000 this week, its lowest level in more than a year.
Its peak was about $126,000 in October 2025.
Ether has fallen more than 30% this year.
Gold prices have risen as investors seek safer assets.
The Guardian invites readers to share experiences regarding the financial impact of falling cryptocurrency prices.

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Burry Warns Bitcoin

Michael Burry warned that Bitcoin's price drop below $70,000 could trigger forced selling and failures among crypto-linked firms.
He identified thresholds at $70,000 and $50,000 where corporate holders face tighter financing and miners risk bankruptcy.
He said these pressures could lead to disorderly selling, exacerbating market instability.
He added that crypto losses may have influenced recent movements in precious metals, with up to $1 billion liquidated at month-end.

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Historical Context

Bitcoin's price fell to around $3,000 in 2018, reflecting a broader decline in cryptocurrencies, with over 80% losing value and numerous firms collapsing. This volatility echoes past trends, such as the 2017 peak of nearly $20,000, and highlights ongoing financial vulnerabilities. Today, warnings from investors like Michael Burry suggest that significant price drops could destabilize related markets, including precious metals.

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Bitcoin Drops Significantly

Bitcoin fell to $63,000 this week, its lowest level in more than a year.
Its peak was about $126,000 in October 2025.
Ether has fallen more than 30% this year.
Gold prices have risen as investors seek safer assets.
The Guardian invites readers to share experiences regarding the financial impact of falling cryptocurrency prices.

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