Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in 15 months on Wednesday, falling to around $72,000 as part of a broader market selloff affecting assets worldwide.
The world's largest cryptocurrency fell 5.4% to $72,047, reaching a level not seen since November 6, 2024 – the day after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. Bitcoin has now lost more than 40% of its value since peaking in October 2025.
While the decline earlier this week was primarily driven by liquidations specific to the crypto market, Wednesday's drop appears to be related to widespread market stress. Global markets experienced synchronized selloffs, with the Nasdaq 100 losing more than 2% among software companies, chip makers, and other rate-sensitive sectors.