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What is Happening to Bitcoin Price? Inside the Shocking 48 Hours

By Mohammad Shahid

Bitcoin’s election rally lasted barely a day. After climbing above $80,800 following Tuesday’s US midterms, the cryptocurrency plunged toward $75,500 on Thursday, November 5. The reversal came as Wall Street suffered its worst tech stock selloff in months, exposing how fragile Bitcoin’s recovery had become. Why Did…

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The first and largest cryptocurrency, created in 2009, with a fixed maximum supply and no central issuer.

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