Bitcoin's value took a nosedive, falling below 90, 000 dollars. This drop wiped out some of the gains made since 2024. The world's most famous cryptocurrency was trading around 89, 000 dollars when U. S. stock markets opened. This was a significant decrease from the 106, 000 dollars it was worth around the time of the inauguration.

The price drop was not just about Bitcoin. Other cryptocurrencies also saw big losses. The decline sped up after a report showed a bigger-than-expected drop in consumer confidence. Even with this drop, Bitcoin is still worth a lot more than it was before the 2024 election. Some people see this as a chance to invest more.

The cryptocurrency world has been a rollercoaster in recent weeks. The president and some members of Congress have been talking about making big changes to help the industry. They want to create rules that are friendly to cryptocurrencies. Recently, regulators have hinted at backing off from some enforcement actions against major players like Coinbase and Robinhood.

But it's not all smooth sailing. A major cryptocurrency exchange was hacked, losing about 1. 5 billion dollars worth of digital currency. Security experts think North Korea might be behind this theft. This hack was one of the biggest ever. It highlights the risks in an industry that is still growing.

Another big issue is the scandal involving the president of Argentina and a meme coin called LIBRA. The price of LIBRA soared and then crashed after the president mentioned it on social media. The president has denied any wrongdoing and distanced himself from the meme coin. Meme coins are a type of cryptocurrency that often start as jokes and have no real value. But they can sometimes become very valuable.

One developer involved in the LIBRA coin said that meme coins are often a rigged game. This means a small group of people benefit at the expense of regular investors. The developer also revealed involvement in launching a meme coin for the First Lady just before the inauguration. The Melania meme coin's value has also dropped significantly since its launch.

Solana, a big player in the meme coin world, has also seen its value drop by about half since the inauguration. This shows that the cryptocurrency market is still very unpredictable.

Bitcoin's Wild Ride: From Highs to Lows

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