Bitcoin Falls Below $76K as Market Retreats: Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Slide

Bitcoin slips below $76K as major altcoins retreat; BTC at $75,810.54, ETH at $2,253.94, XRP at $1.56, Solana at $99.20 (8:10 a.m. CoinMarketCap).

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2026-02-01

Bitcoin has extended its downtrend, slipping below the $76,000 level. As of 8:10 a.m. on CoinMarketCap, BTC was trading at $75,810.54, down 3.1% from yesterday. The move signals a risk-off mood as traders reassess appetite for risk in the current environment.

Ethereum and other leading altcoins followed the broader bearish move. Ethereum is down about 7% to $2,253.94, while XRP has fallen 2.95% to $1.56. Solana is trading around $99.20, down 4.77% from yesterday.

The price action underscores elevated volatility and a cautious tone among traders. While some buyers may emerge at key support levels, the near-term outlook remains sensitive to macro developments and shifting risk sentiment.