Authorities are investigating cryptocurrency holdings linked to the late cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, as analysts warn that organized crime groups increasingly rely on Bitcoin and digital assets to store wealth.
Bitcoin fell under $65,000 as President Donald Trump’s tariff escalation rattled risk markets, with analysts pointing to macro uncertainty and weak liquidity as key drivers of the crypto downturn.
Bitcoin fell sharply to $66,723 on February 5, its steepest intraday drop in months, as heavy selling pressure hit crypto markets, reviving fears of a deeper correction after recent volatility.
Global markets slid as US stock futures, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies dropped sharply following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, raising fresh uncertainty over interest rates and market stability.
Bitcoin plunged $2,200 in just 45 minutes, hitting a new yearly low of $80,800. The sudden selloff triggered $381 million in liquidations and erased more than $70 billion from the global crypto market without any major news catalyst.
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in nearly one year after breaking below the $80,000 support zone, triggering heavy liquidations and renewed fear across the crypto market. The last comparable low was seen in April 2025 at $76,273.
Satoshi Nakamoto’s untouched bitcoin wallet is now valued at over $98.46 billion as BTC and ETH post fresh gains on January 15, 2026, according to current market data in U.S. trading hours.