News: The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant downturn on February 5, 2018, with Bitcoin falling below $7,000 for the first time since November. This decline is driven by a confluence of negative factors including major banks banning credit card purchases of crypto, China's intensified efforts to block crypto websites, and ongoing fears of global regulatory clampdowns. These events are reducing liquidity and increasing bearish sentiment across the board, impacting even previously strong altcoins like Bitcoin Cash and XRP.

Market Probabilities: 
Bull 15% | Base 35% | Bear 50%

Recommendations: 
Short-term: SELL
Long-term: HOLD
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