一夜突发！比特币闪崩，58万投资者集体爆仓，金额高达26.65亿美元，背后三个可怕信号

Core Viewpoint - The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant crash on February 6, 2026, with Bitcoin's price dropping from nearly $67,000 to around $60,000, marking a decline of over 10% within hours. This decline affected nearly all major cryptocurrencies, leading to a rapid evaporation of market capitalization [1][3]. Market Dynamics - The crash triggered a wave of forced liquidations, with 586,219 investors being liquidated within 24 hours, resulting in a total liquidation amount of $2.665 billion. Most of these liquidations were from long positions, amounting to $2.314 billion, indicating that investors betting on price increases suffered the most [3][10]. - The "Fear and Greed Index" dropped to 10, indicating extreme fear in the market, a level not seen since earlier bear market cycles. Investors shifted their focus from which cryptocurrencies to buy to concerns about how low prices could go and whether it was too late to cut losses [3]. Causes of the Crash - The first key pressure point was a reversal in macro policy expectations, with the new Federal Reserve chair nominee's stance interpreted as a continuation or intensification of monetary tightening, leading to prolonged high-interest rates. This shift undermined the rationale for institutional investors to hold cryptocurrencies [4]. - The second pressure was a significant outflow of funds, with over $740 million exiting from more than 140 cryptocurrency-themed ETFs on February 5 alone, and nearly $4 billion in total over the past three months. This indicated a withdrawal of institutional long-term capital from the market [8]. - The third pressure stemmed from the disillusionment with regulatory intervention, as U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that the Treasury had neither the power nor the intention to intervene in the natural fluctuations of the crypto market, exacerbating feelings of helplessness among market participants [8]. - The fourth pressure was the inherent fragility of the market structure due to excessive leverage, with many investors using high leverage to amplify returns. This led to a vicious cycle of price declines triggering forced liquidations, further driving down prices [9]. Market Impact - The crash had repercussions beyond the cryptocurrency sector, impacting publicly traded companies holding Bitcoin. For instance, Strategy Inc. saw its stock price plummet over 17% on February 5, following a reported net loss of $12.4 billion in Q4 2025 due to the decline in Bitcoin asset values [10]. - The average cost for investors who purchased Bitcoin through U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs was approximately $84,100, while Bitcoin's price hovered around $64,000, indicating that many ETF investors were facing significant unrealized losses [12]. - Analysts expressed concerns about the potential for a self-reinforcing "death spiral" in Bitcoin prices, with some suggesting that Bitcoin has proven to be a speculative asset rather than a reliable hedge against economic uncertainty [11][13].