Your bitcoin investment may have been based on an illusion

Group 1 - Bitcoin's price increased by 11% to $70,647, recovering slightly from a significant decline [1] - As of February 5, 2026, Bitcoin was down 27% for the year, heading towards its worst one-week decline since 2022, and had dropped 44% since September 30, 2025 [1][2] - Despite recent declines, Bitcoin's long-term value remains significant, as evidenced by its price being below $500 in early 2016 [3] Group 2 - Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy MSTR, faced a quarterly net loss exceeding $12 billion due to his substantial investment in Bitcoin [4] - The decline in Bitcoin's value has also impacted borrowers who leveraged their holdings, leading to financial repercussions [4]