Bitcoin crashes to 21-month low as 'extreme fear' grips investors - EUROPE SAYS
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since September 2024 on June 25 as a broad risk-off selloff continued to pressure cryptocurrencies and other speculative assets. The latest decline comes after months of. . .
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since September 2024 on June 25 as a broad risk-off selloff continued to pressure cryptocurrencies and other speculative assets. The latest decline comes after months of weakness across digital asset markets. Despite growing institutional adoption and continued interest from major financial firms, Bitcoinhas struggledto regain momentum as investors reduce exposure to risk assets. Related: Nasdaq-listed firm makes a drastic move to go all in on BitcoinBitcoin falls to lowest level since September 2024Bitcoin dropped below $59,000 on June 25, extending a sharp sell-off that has swept across the crypto market. The move pushed Bitcoin back to levels not seen since September 2024. Historical market data shows Bitcoin traded around $58,100 on Sept. 13, 2024, making the current sell-off one of the deepest retracements since the asset reached record highs above $126,000 in October 2025. Last time Bitcoin traded at this level. Source:CoinGecko. The broader market also moved lower, with major altcoins posting steep losses as traders rushed to reduce risk exposure amid deteriorating sentiment. Ethereum fell 5. 7% to $1,548, while XRP dropped 5. 1% to $1. 02, according to market data at the time of writing. Trending on TheStreet Roundtable:The sell-off triggered significant liquidations across crypto derivatives markets. Crypto market heatmap at presstime:CoinMarketCapCoinGlass data shows more than $1. 4 billion worth of positions wereliquidatedover the past 24 hours, marking one of the largest liquidation events of 2026. Market sentiment has also deteriorated sharply. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 13, placing the market firmly in “Extreme Fear” territory. The reading suggests investors remain highly cautious as volatility accelerates and selling pressure intensifies. Related: Analyst compares Saylor’s Strategy to bankrupt crypto companyThis story was originally published byTheStreeton Jun 25, 2026, where it first appeared in theMARKETSsection. Add TheStreet as aPreferred Source by clicking here. Tags:bitcoincryptocryptocurrency