Bitcoin, the foremost digital currency, witnessed a notable dip below the critical $40,000 mark, briefly falling to around $39,500. This decline has been linked to substantial Bitcoin sales, notably influenced by the Grayscale GBTC Bitcoin ETF, fueling concerns about a possible further descent to the $38,000 level.
Bitcoin has fallen about 20% since the Jan. 11 launch of the first ETFs funds investing directly in the token https://t.co/3jGyNKrvfT
— Bloomberg Markets (@markets) January 23, 2024
Concurrently, Ethereum, another major player in the crypto arena, is grappling with its own bearish momentum, having fallen to $2,347, marking a significant 24-hour drop of nearly 3%.
These movements come amidst a broader market context where Bitcoin has seen over a 20% decline since the launch of the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity.
#BTC looks ready for bounce imo
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