Bit Digital Plunges 14% with 98% Volume Spike to 341st Rank as Tech Stocks Tank

On August 7, 2025, Bit Digital (BTBT) closed down 14.24% with a trading volume of $0.34 billion, representing a 98.3% increase from the previous day and ranking 341st in daily trading volume among listed stocks. The sharp decline occurred amid broader market weakness in technology and crypto-related sectors, with no clear technical or institutional triggers identified.

The sell-off coincided with declines in peer stocks such as AAP (-2.6%) and BEEM (-6.1%), signaling a sector-wide risk-off sentiment. Analysts noted that traditional technical indicators like RSI, MACD, and candlestick patterns showed no actionable signals, suggesting the drop was driven by macroeconomic concerns or algorithmic/retail-driven liquidation rather than company-specific issues. High trading volumes indicated increased participation but lacked directional clarity due to the absence of bid/ask imbalances or institutional order-flow data.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz highlighted Bitcoin’s evolving role as a store of value, while anticipating stablecoins to dominate as transactional mediums. This perspective aligns with broader market dynamics, as investors reassess risk exposure amid regulatory uncertainties and potential shifts in monetary policy. However, the immediate sell-off in BTBT reflects short-term volatility rather than fundamental deterioration in the company’s operations.

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