Bitcoin Is Down 50% and No One Knows Why
Feb 13, 2026
Bitcoin is down 50% from all-time highs and no single catalyst explains the move, prompting the OnRamp team and COO Nick Delosier to dig into the many potential drivers: four-year cycle mechanics, quantum computing fears, geopolitical uncertainty, and the slow progress of the Clarity Act. The episode features a candid discussion from Bitcoin Investor Week in New York, where broader themes of market uncertainty and the need for better custody infrastructure dominated conversations. Nick introduces OnRamp's new Architecture of Trust report, detailing major product improvements including streamlined multi-institution onboarding now completed in minutes and enhanced withdrawal security workflows. The hosts close with a forward-looking take on why stablecoin proliferation is a Trojan horse for Bitcoin adoption and why secure custody matters most during volatile markets.
