Bitcoin price sinks toward $70,000 as Trump-era rally fades and ETF money runs out
LONDON, Feb 5, 2026, 11:48 GMT Bitcoin plunged as much as 8% to roughly $69,000 on Thursday, then bounced back to around $71,000, dragged down by a tech-led sell-off in Asia that rattled risk assets. The drop followed a statement from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who told lawmakers he lacks the authority to compel banks to purchase crypto assets.…