Analysts Don’t Know What to Think as Bitcoin Whipsaws Between $18k and $19k
Bitcoin has seen extreme intraday volatility over the past few days. In the past two days, the coin has traded at both $17,500 and $18,800. Analysts don’t know what exactly to think about this price action. Prominent Bitcoin trader “Jack” recently shared the sentiment that he thinks this market is “wild.” Bitcoin Undergoes Confusing Price Action Amid Volatility Bitcoin has seen extreme intraday volatility over the past few days. In the past 48 hours, the […]
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