What a ride it's been the past week, yesterday Bitcoin passed the $11,000 mark only to shock and frighten new investors by dropping more than 20% in a period of wild trading since it reached it's new all time high.
Bitcoin is now around $9,150, down sharply from the record $11,434 (£8,500) it hit on Wednesday. At its peak, Bitcoin had increased by 1,000% from the $1,000 value at which it started the year.
On Wednesday, a Bank of England deputy governor warned "investors should do their homework" on Bitcoin.Unlike traditional currencies, Bitcoin is not issued by a central bank or government.
Clearly the FUD is picking up around Bitcoin. If you are a new investor who bought at an all time high, I would advise to just hold for a while. Bitcoin gains in cycles and due to its finite nature and global adoption as a digital store of value, prices will most likely continue to increase from here. Although I'll be the first to admit that I don't have a crystal ball, I've watched it trade all year and dropping 20% in a single day is typical for BTC.
Check this chart out:
After an all time high, its normal to see BTC take a dip only to push even higher after it finds it's floor!
The Bitcoin rollercoaster can be exciting at times and at other times leave investors in despair, one thing seems almost certain at this point, cryptocurrencies are here to stay and the market is still in its infancy so there are plenty of opportunities to be had as the market continues to develop.
What are your thoughts about this recent move to the clouds for BTC? What can we expect in the coming weeks and months in regard to BTC valuations?
Thanks for reading!
Source:
Bitcoin slides amid rollercoaster ride - BBC News
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BBC News