Did the Bithumb error move global crypto prices?

It caused a sharp, short-lived dip of about 17% on Bithumb but had limited impact on global pricing. Arbitrage and broader liquidity helped restore parity across venues. Most major exchanges showed normal trading ranges, and Bitcoin price today reflects the wider market rather than a single venue print.

What should Germany-based traders focus on today?

Watch liquidity and spreads during Asia hours, use limit orders, and size positions for ATR-level swings. Convert key USD levels to EUR at your broker’s rate. Keep only active trading balances on exchanges, and store the rest in secure self-custody to reduce venue exposure.

Could the Korea FSC review affect liquidity near term?

Yes, if controls tighten, KRW on-ramps and exchange processes could slow, which might affect cross-venue arbitrage. The effect on EUR markets is usually limited, but monitoring order book depth and spreads remains wise. Bitcoin price today still depends more on global flows than one country’s policy step.

Is Bitcoin a buy or sell after this incident?

This is not financial advice. Technically, price sits below the 50-day and 200-day averages with neutral momentum, which argues for a Hold or wait-for-confirmation stance. A break above mid-band resistance would improve the case. A drop below recent lows would favor caution and smaller position sizes.

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BTCUSD Today: Bithumb’s $44B Payout Error Spurs FSC Review – February 8

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Bitcoin price today is in focus after South Korea’s Bithumb mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC to 695 users, briefly causing a 17% exchange-only drop before prices normalized. The Korea FSC launched a review of exchange controls, putting operational risk in the spotlight. Global pricing stayed steady, and BTCUSD remains driven by broader liquidity. We outline what this means for German investors, the technical setup, and practical steps for trading and custody. All price figures below are quoted in USD; convert to EUR at your broker’s rate.