Why Bitcoin Is Crashing Again
Bitcoin has experienced another significant crash recently, marking a pattern that has repeated at least half a dozen times. Often, these downturns are framed as a battle between believers who see Bitcoin as destiny and skeptics who dismiss it as a fad or worse. As one asset manager told Bloomberg during the price drop, "The market is currently navigating a 'crisis of faith.'"
But a closer look reveals that Bitcoin's crash mirrors those in traditional markets, with a key driver being debt—and lots of it. In fact, Bitcoin's debt problem is even more pronounced, a point on which both bulls and bears agree.
The Numbers Tell the Story
Bitcoin reached a total value exceeding $2 trillion in 2025, with prices soaring above $120,000. However, it has since plummeted to just over half that value. One particularly disastrous week between late January and early February saw Bitcoin lose a quarter of its value, highlighting the severity of the downturn.
This crash underscores how borrowed money can trigger a cascade of losses, similar to mechanisms in traditional finance. The reliance on debt in Bitcoin trading amplifies volatility and risk, making it a critical factor for investors to monitor.
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