Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Price Dips to $82K as Market Liquidations Hit $1.7B

Bitcoin faced a sharp setback in late January 2026 as its price slipped to around $82,000, shaking confidence across the crypto market. The sudden drop wiped out nearly $1.7 billion in leveraged positions within 24 hours, making it one of the largest liquidation events of the year. Many traders were caught off guard as Bitcoin fell almost $10,000 from recent highs, breaking key support levels.