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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 23 February 2026•Updated 24 February 2026•

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Bitcoin Plunges to $63,950 as Market Sentiment Collapses into 'Extreme Fear'

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Key Facts

1Bitcoin price fell below $65,000 to nearly $64,000 on Monday.

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What changed: Bitcoin officially breached the $64,000 mark to hit a new low of $63,950, while the Fear & Greed Index collapsed to a score of 5/100.

Bitcoin prices extended their sharp decline on February 23, dropping to $63,950, marking the lowest level since late 2024. This breach of the $64,000 threshold comes amid intensifying geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures that have rattled digital asset markets. Market sentiment has deteriorated significantly, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index plummeting to a score of 5/100, indicating a state of "Extreme Fear" among investors. The rapid sell-off reflects a broad flight from risk-on assets as uncertainty regarding the 2026 economic outlook persists. Analysts suggest that this technical breakdown could trigger further volatility if key support levels are not reclaimed quickly. Related instruments, including ETH/USD and crypto-linked equities, have followed Bitcoin's downward trajectory in a synchronized market retreat.