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$BTC Bitcoin Dives to $64K Low Amid Extreme Fear (Index Hits Record 5!): Trump's 15% Tariff Power Play + Massive ETF Outflows – History Says This Could Be the Ultimate Buy Zone, But Is More Pain Coming?
Crypto community, buckle up – this is one for the history books! 🚨 It's February 23, 2026 (late evening vibes), and Bitcoin just delivered a brutal Asia-hours flash crash: dipped as low as $64,270 (from recent ~$67,700 levels), now clawing back to ~$65,000–$66,000 (still down 3–5% in 24h). The Crypto Fear & Greed Index? A shocking 5/100 – extreme fear at levels only seen a handful of times EVER (like rare 2018/2022 bottoms). This isn't just a dip; it's panic mode on steroids!
Breaking down the chaos step-by-step:
Trump's Tariff Escalation – The Macro Trigger
Supreme Court ne last week Trump's original blanket tariffs (under IEEPA emergency powers) ko illegal declare kar diya. Trump ne turant counter kiya: Saturday ko announce kiya global tariffs 15% (up from initial 10%) under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act – temporary for 150 days max (expires without Congress approval). Yeh effective Tuesday se start ho raha hai. Result? Global trade war fears explode – stocks tanked (S&P futures down hard), dollar weakened, aur risk assets like crypto first hit. Analysts warn: agar yeh drags on, economic slowdown + higher inflation = more pressure on BTC.
On-Chain & Market Data Screaming Fear
Spot Bitcoin ETFs: 5 straight weeks of net outflows (~$3.8B total recently) – institutions hedging or exiting amid uncertainty.
Liquidations: Billions wiped in leveraged positions during the overnight plunge.
Retail Panic: Google searches for "Bitcoin crash" or "Bitcoin to zero" at peaks.
Broader bleed: ETH down ~5% (~$1,900 zone), alts worse off – total market cap shrinking fast from recent highs.
Historical Context – Extreme Fear Often = Opportunity
Remember: Fear & Greed at single-digit levels historically marked major bottoms (e.g., 2018 crash end, 2022 bear low). BTC is now ~46–50% off its 2025 peaks (~$126K ATH in late 2025), and this tariff shock mirrors past macro events (trade wars, rate hikes) that eventually led to rebounds. Some TA pros point to $64K–$65K as strong support zone – if it holds, vicious short squeeze possible. Others warn: break below could test $60K or lower if tariffs spark recession fears.
The Bull Case Still Alive?
Whales accumulating quietly in dips.
Regulatory tailwinds (SEC cases dropping, friendlier environment).
Long-term: Bitcoin as "digital gold" thrives in uncertainty – tariffs could boost inflation narrative favoring BTC hedge.
Bottom line: Yeh extreme fear phase volatile hai, lekin history shows capitulation often precedes explosive recoveries. Volatility max right now – one news headline can flip it!
Fam, what's your read?
Extreme fear = lifetime buy-the-dip moment? Target $100K+ by end-2026?
Or more downside to $56K–$60K if trade war escalates?
HODL strong, average down, or take profits? Share your TA, charts, memes, predictions below – let's crowdsource if this is the bottom or bloodbath continuation! 🔥 Drop your thoughts NOW!
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