Bitcoin-Led Crypto Rout Erases Nearly $500 Billion in a Week

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The crypto market has experienced a significant decline, with a loss of nearly $500 billion in the past week, primarily driven by a 40% drop in Bitcoin's value since its record high in early October.

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Total crypto market value has slumped by $467.6 billion since Jan. 29, according to CoinGecko data. Bitcoin on Tuesday tumbled to its lowest level since US President Donald Trump won re-election in early November 2024 and ushered in a more crypto-friendly administration. Despite a pro-crypto White House and surging institutional adoption, Bitcoin has plummeted about 40% since rocketing to a record in early October.

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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on February 4, 2026.
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