Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Price Fell by Almost 20%. What Caused Such Decline?

Bitcoin plummeted down sharply during the last few days. The crypto lowered by almost 20%, trading at $7,625.19 this morning. It seems the cryptocurrency markets respond to a variety of headwinds globally. The Bitcoin decreased more than 17% since surpassing $9,200 on Sunday, according to CoinDesk figures. It hit a two-month record low on Tuesday.

Tim Enneking, managing director of Digital Capital Management, stated that the Bitcoin plunge has several causes. According to him, the background cause was a healthy run-up to $10.5k in mid-February, as well as an equally healthy pullback that had run its course presently.

And there was the PlusToken news additionally, which further weakened the markets that hadn’t begun to show strength again yet. According to reports, the scammers who associated with PlusToken were trying to unload their crypto holding and placing more pressure to lower Bitcoin prices.

PlusToken is a Ponzi Scheme that managed to lift hefty gains from the investors, the increase surpassing $3 billion. PlusToken promised returns between 10% and 30% per month, but instead seized the money, leaving the people without initial investment, as well as the profits.

How did the scammers cause Bitcoin’s last sell-off?

Individuals, who control the PlusToken’s wallets moved 13,000 units of Bitcoin to so-called mixers on Saturday. Many analysts interpreted that as the scammers selling their cryptocurrency.

Related Post

Concerns surrounding the sale of Bitcoin from PlusToken caused initial panic. The global sell-off impacted market sentiment as well – stated Joe DiPasquale, CEO of cryptocurrency hedge fund manager BitBull Capital.

He also added that the price dropping below the 150-day moving average was a significant setback, opening up lower supports at $8,000 and $7,800.

Kiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva, highlighted that the crypto fell below the daily Ichimoku cloud. It is a bearish indication that could take the price to at least $7,331.

Furthermore, analysts are concerned about the coronavirus outbreaks. Enneking stated that the news surrounding the epidemic caused “the proverbial bottom” to fall out of the digital currency markets.

Recent Posts

AUD/JPY Climbs Back to 102.20, Halting Losses

Key Points: AUD/JPY broke below a rising wedge, signalling possible bearish momentum, with immediate resistance at 103.00 and support at…

1 day ago

EUR/JPY Hit 168.25, Boosted by 0.3% Q1 GDP Growth

Key Points EUR/JPY Rises to 168.25: Strengthened by robust Eurozone economy and steady ECB policy. Eurozone GDP Grew by 0.3%…

1 day ago

Chinese Electric Vehicle Market: Nio Stock Up 20%

Key Points: Nio's shares hit 44.20 HKD, up 20%, with electric vehicle deliveries up 134.6% year-on-year to 15,620. BYD leads…

2 days ago

Ethereum Price Dips Below $3,120 Amid Market Slump

Key Points: Ethereum fell sharply from $3,355 to a low of $2,813, reflecting high volatility and sensitivity to market dynamics.…

2 days ago

Stock Markets: Nikkei Down 0.1%, Hang Seng Up 2.4%

Key Points Nikkei 225 slightly fell by 0.1%, while the Hang Seng index surged by 2.4%. USD/JPY increased slightly, highlighting…

2 days ago

Gold Price Increases to ₹71,278 and $2,328

Key Points: Gold prices rose on MCX India to ₹71,278/10 gm and COMEX US to $2,328/oz. The US Dollar Index…

3 days ago

This website uses cookies.