On Monday, February 16, Bitcoin retreated to $68,717, down 1.5% on the day. Ethereum took a heavier hit, falling to $1,964, a 5.8% drop from the previous day. The week is turning red with a cumulative decline of 2.6% for BTC. Crypto markets appear to be under selling pressure without an obvious trigger. Volumes are slightly up, a sign that some investors are taking profits. This pullback occurs against a backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty. Rumors of monetary tightening in the US are resurfacing, weighing on all risk assets. Bitcoin, often seen as an alternative safe haven, is not immune. Ethereum, more sensitive to liquidity shifts, is amplifying the decline. Altcoins are following suit with widespread losses. Analysts point to the lack of positive news to support the market. For investors, today is a reminder of crypto’s inherent volatility. Those who bought near $70,000 are seeing their gains erode. However, declines of 1-2% remain within the norm for a mature market. The key is to watch the coming days: if Bitcoin holds $68,000, the uptrend could resume. If not, a test of $65,000 is not out of the question. In the meantime, caution prevails.
