Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC

February 06, 2026 1 min read 10 views

An internal reward distribution mistake briefly sent bitcoin prices sharply lower on South Korea’s Bithumb exchange after users were mistakenly credited with large phantom balances.

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Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC

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