Bitcoin difficulty plunges, Buterin sells off Ethereum: Hodler's Digest, Feb. 1 – 7

Bitcoin network mining difficulty fell by about 11.16%, the sharpest drop since the 2021 China ban. Meanwhile, Vitalik Buterin sells off Ethereum holdings in a week of major market shifts.

Bitcoin hits 15-month low with over $2tn wiped off crypto since October

Bitcoin briefly dipped just above $60,000 before rebounding 3.3% to $64,948, as over $2 trillion in value has been wiped off the crypto market since October.

South Korean Crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users

South Korean exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed $44 billion in bitcoins to users during a promotional event, triggering a market selloff and swift recovery.

Google Search Volume For 'Bitcoin' Surges Amid $60K Plunge

Google search volume for 'Bitcoin' has risen sharply since early February, as the price fell from around $80,000 to $60,000 over a few days before rebounding to roughly $70,000.

What Crashed Bitcoin? 3 Theories Behind BTC's 40% Price Dip in a Month

Hong Kong hedge funds' leveraged BTC bets are emerging as a key trigger behind Bitcoin's sharp month-long sell-off, alongside miners shifting to AI and institutional capitulation.