BT

Bitcoin

BTC 24 Hour Move
-2.41%
$78,494.00 → $76,602.00

Why Bitcoin is down 2.4% today

Analysis

Bitcoin fell 2.4% over the past 24 hours as ETF-flow and technical momentum signals weakened, with Decrypt noting BTC slipping below a key support level and warning of further downside if flows and momentum don’t improve. Separately, sentiment may have been pressured by CoinDesk’s report that the founder of Russia’s largest bitcoin mining firm was arrested for alleged tax evasion while the company faces bankruptcy, adding another risk headline to the sector.

Contributing Factors (3)

#1
Decrypt ETF Flows 2 weeks ago

Bitcoin Risks Further Slide as Momentum Weakens Below Key Support

Fragile momentum and macro uncertainty are keeping Bitcoin and the broader crypto market at risk of further declines, analysts say.

Confidence
92%
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#2
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
86%
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#3
Cointelegraph ETF Flows 2 weeks ago

VistaShares launches Treasury ETF with options-based Bitcoin exposure

The NYSE-listed BTYB allocates most of its assets to US Treasurys while using options strategies to provide weekly income and Bitcoin-linked exposure.

Confidence
84%
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Move Details

Asset Bitcoin
Symbol BTC
Direction ↓ Bearish
Timeframe 24 Hours
Start Price $78,494.00
End Price $76,602.00
Change -2.41%
Detected Feb 4, 2026 3:55 AM

Explanation Confidence

89%

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