Bitcoin Decouples from Gold, Stocks after Overnight Sell-Off, What’s Next?
Bitcoin did its own thing during the late Monday trading session. The benchmark cryptocurrency plunged suddenly towards $10,600 after maintaining intraday gains above the $10,800-support all day. The sell-off appeared despite a healthier macroeconomic outlook led by signs of progress in the release of the second COVID-19 stimulus package. US House Democrats released a $2.2 trillion aid that would reinstate $600 weekly unemployment benefits. The revelation followed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s commitment to revive stalled […]
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