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The crypto market is experiencing a downturn in January/February 2026 driven by intense macro-economic pressure, significant ETF outflows, and geopolitical instability. Key factors include hawkish Federal Reserve signals, a surging dollar, and a "crypto winter" effect that began in 2025, with major, heavily leveraged, long positions being liquidated.

Key Reasons for the 2026 Crypto Downturn:

Macro-Economic Pressures: Tight financial conditions, high-interest rate expectations, and a strengthening U.S. dollar have reduced investor appetite for high-volatility assets.

ETF Outflows: Significant redemption waves from spot Bitcoin ETFs, such as $817 million in outflows during a single low-point, have created immense sell pressure.

Geopolitical Instability: Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and trade disputes (e.g., tariffs regarding Greenland) have triggered a risk-off sentiment.

Liquidations and Technicals: A "liquidation cascade" wiped out over $700 million in leveraged positions, with Bitcoin breaking below key support levels.

Extended "Crypto Winter": Analysts suggest the market has been in a, often ignored, "full-scale winter" since early 2025.

As of early February 2026, Bitcoin has dropped significantly from its late 2025 highs, with many investors pulling back due to the combination of these factors.