Bitcoin falls under $68,000, with retail traders betting on even lower prices

Bitcoin's price has dropped below the $68,000 mark, leading many retail traders to place their bets on the possibility of even lower prices in the near future. This downward trend has sparked concerns among investors and raised questions about market stability, as more individuals are opting to short the cryptocurrency in hopes of capitalizing on its declining value. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/05/bitcoin-falls-under-usd69-000-with-retail-traders-betting-on-ever-lower-prices