Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 Mark Following Major Cryptocurrency Theft
The cryptocurrency market faces turbulence as Bitcoin drops nearly 20% since January, compounded by a $1.5 billion hack at Bybit.
- Bitcoin's value has dropped below $90,000, reaching a low of approximately $87,600, with a 9% decline over the past five days.
- The cryptocurrency has lost nearly 20% of its value since its January high of $109,356, recorded during Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. President.
- Investors had anticipated pro-crypto policies from Trump, but key expectations, such as a national Bitcoin reserve, have not materialized.
- Cybercriminals executed a $1.5 billion hack on the Bybit platform, stealing 401,000 Ethereum, marking one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts to date.
- Trump's recent announcement of advancing tariffs on Mexico and Canada has further dampened market sentiment, impacting both stock and crypto markets.