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Home » Bitcoin Price Plunge Sparks Fresh Market Crash Fears
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Bitcoin Price Plunge Sparks Fresh Market Crash Fears

Karly MarieBy Karly MarieJanuary 14, 2015Updated:March 6, 20252 Mins Read
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Bitcoin has suffered a dramatic 27% drop in just two days, reigniting fears of yet another major cryptocurrency crash. The cryptocurrency, which traded at $267 per coin on Tuesday, plummeted to $195 by Wednesday afternoon—marking an 80% decline from its all-time high of $1,150 in November 2013.

Unlike previous Bitcoin crashes, which followed speculative bubbles, this downturn appears to stem from a consistent price decline since June 2014, suggesting a broader structural issue within the crypto market.

Why Is Bitcoin Crashing?

Experts believe that a “squeeze” on Bitcoin miners may be one of the primary reasons behind the sharp sell-off. Greg Schvey, a partner at cryptocurrency data firm TradeBlock, explains:

“People have these very real fiat-based liabilities that they have to pony up for, and to do that, they’re going to have to sell Bitcoins.”

Many mining companies borrowed real money to build their server farms and are now being forced to sell off reserves to repay their loans, accelerating Bitcoin’s decline.

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Hacks Shake Confidence in Crypto

Bitcoin’s security vulnerabilities have also contributed to the latest price slump. In early January, Bitstamp, one of the largest crypto exchanges, suffered a hacking attack resulting in the theft of $5.6 million worth of Bitcoin.

While this breach was smaller than the Mt. Gox disaster, where $460 million vanished in 2014, it has shaken investor confidence once again, making Bitcoin’s recovery even more difficult.

Is Blockchain the Future?

As Bitcoin struggles, some crypto proponents are shifting focus to blockchain technology, the decentralized ledger that powers Bitcoin. Some argue that while Bitcoin may falter, blockchain could revolutionize industries beyond finance.

“If Bitcoin is just an application, like email, then the blockchain is like the whole internet,” say blockchain advocates.

However, with an 80% collapse in Bitcoin’s value, many remain skeptical about whether blockchain alone can weather the storm.

Is this the beginning of the end for Bitcoin, or will it rise again?

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