[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] Bitcoin prices have plummeted to the $17,000 level.
According to cryptocurrency information site Coindesk, as of 6:13 AM KST on the 19th, Bitcoin prices have dropped 13.1% compared to 24 hours ago, recording $17,917.43. The lowest price within 24 hours is $17,601.58.
Bloomberg reported that Bitcoin prices have fallen for 12 consecutive days, dropping more than 70% from the all-time high recorded in early November last year.
Other cryptocurrencies also plunged simultaneously.
Ethereum, ranked second in market capitalization, fell below the $1,000 mark. Ethereum prices recorded $905.04, down 17.2% compared to 24 hours ago. The $900 level was previously broken, and the 24-hour low is $880.93.
Ethereum prices have also dropped more than 70% compared to the all-time high in early November last year.
Additionally, altcoins such as Cardano, Solana, Dogecoin, and Polkadot plunged 8 to 12% compared to 24 hours ago.
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