Bitcoin Price Volatility: Plunges Below $90K Amid Market Concerns
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Bitcoin's price recently plunged below $90,000, falling to around $89,800, as external market pressures intensified. According to CoinDesk, concerns surrounding artificial intelligence have negatively impacted tech stocks, including prominent chipmaker Broadcom, which saw a 10% drop despite strong earnings.
This decline in tech equities coincided with Bitcoin's struggles, as the Nasdaq index also fell over 1%. Market analysts noted that Bitcoin set intraday lows during U.S. trading hours, contributing to increased volatility.
Additionally, a recent speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential pause in rate cuts, leading to further market uncertainty. On the other hand, Cointelegraph highlighted that despite Bitcoin's recent fluctuations, optimism remained for a possible upward trend as traders eye resistance levels near $94,000.
However, analysts are cautious, pointing to manipulative forces in the market and the strong performance of gold, which poses a bearish outlook for Bitcoin. Overall, the interplay between macroeconomic factors and investor sentiment continues to shape Bitcoin's volatile price movements.