BT

Bitcoin

BTC 1 Hour Move
-1.35%
$78,906.00 → $77,839.00

Why Bitcoin is down 1.4% in the last hour

Analysis

Bitcoin slipped 1.4% over the past hour as traders reacted to a mix of negative catalysts. CoinDesk reported the founder of Russia’s biggest bitcoin mining firm was arrested for alleged tax evasion while the company faces bankruptcy, adding regulatory and industry stress that can weigh on sentiment.

Contributing Factors (3)

#1
CoinDesk Regulatory 2 weeks ago

Russia's biggest bitcoin mining firm's founder arrested for tax evasion while his company faces bankruptcy

An En+ subsidiary has filed an insolvency claim against the crypto mining firm, adding to pressure from energy debts, regulatory curbs and internal turmoil.

Confidence
94%
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#2
CoinDesk ETF Flows 2 weeks ago

Bitcoin can still fall further. Historical data shows $60,000 will be the bottom

Historical data show that bitcoin has always found support in bear markets at the 200-week moving average.

Confidence
86%
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#3
Bitcoinist Regulatory 2 weeks ago

XRP Bold Claim: Pundit Sparks Controversy With Call To Sell All Bitcoin And Buy The Altcoin

The debate regarding XRP and Bitcoin across the space has intensified after recent findings that disclose that the altcoin could rival BTC and its impact on the crypto and financial sector. Bitcoin ma...

Confidence
86%
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Move Details

Asset Bitcoin
Symbol BTC
Direction ↓ Bearish
Timeframe 1 Hour
Start Price $78,906.00
End Price $77,839.00
Change -1.35%
Detected Feb 3, 2026 3:00 AM

Explanation Confidence

90%

High confidence in the explanation based on source reliability and timing.