Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data By: Oliver Knight 6 February 2026 at 16:14 An internal reward distribution mistake briefly sent bitcoin prices sharply lower on South Koreaβs Bithumb exchange after users were mistakenly credited with large phantom balances.