On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, XRP suffered one of its steepest declines of the 
year, plunging 15% in 24 hours to a low of $1.22. This crash wiped out nearly 
45% of its value since its January peak and erased gains dating back to late 
2024. Steep Losses and Derivatives Liquidations The bearish sentiment gripping 
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XRP Down Nearly 45% From January Peak Following Brutal 15% Intraday Crash

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The Bitcoin price has gone through an intense bout of volatility over the past 
few days, with a violent sell-off that has dragged its price into the $70,000 
range. The move wiped out short-term bullish positioning and forced the price 
below several intraday support levels. Although there are risks of further 
downside, Bitcoin is now looking to stabilize and push to reclaim important 
reference levels. A technical outlook suggests that a path back to the $81,000 
region could open up faster than expected if certain conditions are met. Sweep 
Of The Yearly Low One of the most important developments on the chart is the 
sweep of the last yearly candle low around $74,456. That move flushed 
liquidity resting below prior lows and was a clear downside grab that had been 
waiting for months. Related Reading: One Month In And 10% Of Dogecoin 
Millionaires Have Already Disappeared In 2026 – Details In terms of a market- 
structure perspective, this type of sweep is a reset point that clears weak 
hands and allows price to build a more stable base. The bounce that followed 
pushed Bitcoin back to $77,000, a move that shows buyers were willing to 
defend the area after the liquidation event. This is now transitioning into a 
decision zone, which is where the next directional move becomes more 
important. As noted by crypto analyst Minga on the social media platform X, 
Bitcoin went back to testing the weekly open just below $77,000. Holding above 
it would mean that the recovery has real follow-through, which in turn would 
allow the price to revisit the monthly open at $78,700. The chart shared by 
the analyst also shows multiple equal highs stacked above that region, right 
within the previous range low. Together, these elements form a pocket of 
unfinished business. If Bitcoin reclaims and sustains acceptance above the 
weekly open, the probability of a push through the monthly open increases, 
with that momentum then potentially carrying price into the $80,000s, where 
prior range liquidity is around $81,000. Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: 
@Mingarithm on X Related Reading: Where’s XRP Price Headed As Exchange 
Reserves Plunge To 1.7 Billion? Downside Scenario And The Relief Bounce Zone 
Below There is a valid alternate path if Bitcoin’s advances continue to reject 
at the weekly open, which is looking like the case in the current price 
action. In that case, there is a deeper downside target between $70,800 and 
$69,100. This area stands out as a high-confluence zone that aligns with a 
higher-timeframe order block, the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement, and the last 
cycle’s all-time high in 2021. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at 
$70,930, down by 7.2% in the past 24 hours and is now at risk of losing 
$70,000. If price holds above this zone after the current test, then Bitcoin 
is likely to transition into a range before attempting continuation and 
breaking above $81,000. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from 
Tradingview.com

Why The Bitcoin Price Could Quickly Revisit $81,000 Again After The Crash

Finder’s latest January 2026 survey of crypto industry specialists paints a 
cautiously optimistic picture for bitcoin in 2026, with most panelists 
expecting higher prices even as volatility and institutional dominance reshape 
the market. Bitcoin Price Predictions Cool Slightly, Finder Experts Remain 
Bullish According to the 2026 predictions report from Finder, a panel of 21 
industry […]

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