$BTC Bitcoin ($BTC) crashed due to a combination of factors shaking investor confidence. A stronger U.S. dollar, rising interest rates, and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve have reduced appetite for risk assets like crypto. Additionally, profit-taking by large holders and fear-driven sell-offs amplified the decline. Regulatory crackdowns in major markets like the U.S. and China have also added uncertainty. Liquidations of over-leveraged positions triggered a cascade of automated sell orders, deepening the drop. Finally, concerns over global economic slowdown and reduced institutional inflows have made the market more fragile, causing Bitcoin’s price to fall sharply in a short time