Bitcoin Trades Around $70,214 as Fear Index Hits 8 and $297.68M in Crypto Liquidations

On 8 February 2026, the crypto market's total capitalization climbed 2.42% to $2.39 trillion, while sentiment remained deeply negative with the Fear & Greed Index at 8. Bitcoin changed hands near $70,214 after a 3.83% daily gain but was still down 10.54% over the week, and Ethereum rose 4.69% to $2,092 alongside broader large-cap advances. Derivatives markets stayed stressed, with $297.68 million in liquidations in 24 hours and short positions making up $217.45 million of that total.