Volatile bitcoin plunges from record of $34,000
However, the cryptocurrency is still up more than 300% over the past year
04 January 2021 - 14:11
Bitcoin fizzled in Monday trading as the famously volatile cryptocurrency pulled back after a spectacular rally.
Prices sank as much as 17% in the biggest intraday retreat since March, wiping out gains made at the weekend. After a parabolic 2020, the digital currency had started the new year with a bang, surging as high as $34,000 and hitting record highs...
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