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Bitcoin Falls Below $87K as Economic Concerns Shake Markets

Cryptocurrency prices and tech stocks decline as fears over tariffs, inflation, and consumer confidence weigh on investors.

Souvenir tokens representing cryptocurrency Bitcoin and the Ethereum network, with its native token ether, plunge into water in this illustration taken May 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
People walk on an overpass with a display of stock information in front of buildings in the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai, China August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan/File Photo
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Overview

  • Bitcoin's price dropped below $87,000, marking a 20% decline from its all-time high of $109,000 last month.
  • Economic uncertainty, including inflation fears and President Trump's decision to move forward with tariffs on Mexico and Canada, has contributed to the sell-off in cryptocurrencies and tech stocks.
  • Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell more than expected in February, with a key measure signaling potential recession risks ahead.
  • Major tech stocks like Nvidia and Tesla saw significant declines, while traditional safe-haven assets like Treasury bonds attracted investors.
  • Analysts predict Bitcoin could fall further, with some forecasting a bottom near $80,000 as outflows from Bitcoin ETFs increase.