Published: Thursday, January 9, 2025 · 12:10 PM | Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2025 · 12:10 PM
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Bitcoin, which recently surpassed the $100,000 mark, has experienced another significant drop. On January 9th, Bitcoin’s price fell sharply, dipping below $93,000. According to CoinGlass, as of January 9th, Bitcoin was priced at $92,958.7, marking a 3.07% decline within 24 hours.
In the past 24 hours, the global cryptocurrency market saw 166,000 investors liquidated, with total liquidation reaching $485 million. This highlights the volatility and high-risk nature of the current cryptocurrency market.
Other major cryptocurrencies have also experienced substantial declines. Ethereum briefly fell below $3,300, and SOL dropped under $190, reflecting the significant price swings affecting the broader virtual currency market.
Market analysts have noted that the U.S. government has been authorized to liquidate 69,300 Bitcoins, valued at nearly $6.5 billion. If these Bitcoins are sold, it could trigger another market downturn, potentially leading investors to become wary of Bitcoin and other high-risk assets.
Since the latter half of 2024, Bitcoin prices have shown a strong upward trend, with increased capital inflows and significant trading volume. On December 5th, 2024, Bitcoin’s price first surged past $100,000, reaching a peak of $108,366.8.
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