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Will Bitcoin's Price Continue to Plummet?

Market sentiment turns bearish as liquidations surge and miners shift strategies

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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downturn, with Bitcoin's price falling below $65,000 and triggering a wave of liquidations. According to reports, over $500 million in liquidations have occurred, sparking...

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    Bitdeer sold all its bitcoin to fund its move into AI data centers

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    Bitcoin's Dip Under $65K Pushes Crypto Liquidations to $500M

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    Circle Internet, crypto miners report earnings: Crypto Week Ahead

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Will Bitcoin's Price Continue to Plummet?

Market sentiment turns bearish as liquidations surge and miners shift strategies

Monday, February 23, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downturn, with Bitcoin's price falling below $65,000 and triggering a wave of liquidations. According to reports, over $500 million in liquidations have occurred, sparking concerns of a prolonged bear market. The slump has also led to a decline in Bitcoin's market capitalization, which has dropped to $1.31 trillion, slipping to 15th globally.

Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market, has reported that the odds of Bitcoin's price falling below $55,000 are now at 72%. This bearish sentiment is reflected in the market, with many investors and analysts predicting further price drops.

However, not everyone is pessimistic about the future of Bitcoin. Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, has expressed optimism despite the brutal sentiment. In a recent statement, Winklevoss said that he remains upbeat about the prospects of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.

Meanwhile, Bitdeer, a Singapore-based Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure company, has made a significant shift in its strategy. The company has sold all its Bitcoin holdings to fund its move into AI data centers. This move marks a break from the traditional miner strategy of hoarding Bitcoin as a treasury asset, as Bitdeer prioritizes hash rate growth and infrastructure expansion.

Bitdeer's decision to sell its Bitcoin holdings is seen as a broader shift in capital strategy across the sector. The company has recently priced a $325 million convertible notes offering and a $43.5 million equity raise to fund its data center expansion and AI cloud growth.

The week ahead is expected to be dominated by earnings reports from crypto-related companies, including Circle Internet and crypto miners. The repercussions of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on tariffs are also likely to have an impact on the market.

As the market continues to experience volatility, investors and analysts are closely watching the developments. While some remain optimistic about the future of Bitcoin, others are more cautious, predicting further price drops. One thing is certain, however - the cryptocurrency market is highly unpredictable, and only time will tell what the future holds.

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  • Bitdeer sold all its bitcoin to fund its move into AI data centers (Source 1)
  • Bitcoin's Dip Under $65K Pushes Crypto Liquidations to $500M (Source 2)
  • Tyler Winklevoss upbeat despite brutal sentiment as Gemini troubles deepen (Source 3)
  • Circle Internet, crypto miners report earnings: Crypto Week Ahead (Source 4)
  • Polymarket odds of Bitcoin under $55K at 72% as BTC market cap dives (Source 5)

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downturn, with Bitcoin's price falling below $65,000 and triggering a wave of liquidations. According to reports, over $500 million in liquidations have occurred, sparking concerns of a prolonged bear market. The slump has also led to a decline in Bitcoin's market capitalization, which has dropped to $1.31 trillion, slipping to 15th globally.

Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market, has reported that the odds of Bitcoin's price falling below $55,000 are now at 72%. This bearish sentiment is reflected in the market, with many investors and analysts predicting further price drops.

However, not everyone is pessimistic about the future of Bitcoin. Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, has expressed optimism despite the brutal sentiment. In a recent statement, Winklevoss said that he remains upbeat about the prospects of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.

Meanwhile, Bitdeer, a Singapore-based Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure company, has made a significant shift in its strategy. The company has sold all its Bitcoin holdings to fund its move into AI data centers. This move marks a break from the traditional miner strategy of hoarding Bitcoin as a treasury asset, as Bitdeer prioritizes hash rate growth and infrastructure expansion.

Bitdeer's decision to sell its Bitcoin holdings is seen as a broader shift in capital strategy across the sector. The company has recently priced a $325 million convertible notes offering and a $43.5 million equity raise to fund its data center expansion and AI cloud growth.

The week ahead is expected to be dominated by earnings reports from crypto-related companies, including Circle Internet and crypto miners. The repercussions of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on tariffs are also likely to have an impact on the market.

As the market continues to experience volatility, investors and analysts are closely watching the developments. While some remain optimistic about the future of Bitcoin, others are more cautious, predicting further price drops. One thing is certain, however - the cryptocurrency market is highly unpredictable, and only time will tell what the future holds.

Sources:

  • Bitdeer sold all its bitcoin to fund its move into AI data centers (Source 1)
  • Bitcoin's Dip Under $65K Pushes Crypto Liquidations to $500M (Source 2)
  • Tyler Winklevoss upbeat despite brutal sentiment as Gemini troubles deepen (Source 3)
  • Circle Internet, crypto miners report earnings: Crypto Week Ahead (Source 4)
  • Polymarket odds of Bitcoin under $55K at 72% as BTC market cap dives (Source 5)

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