The recent slump may come as a surprise to observers, but it is not only within the scope of what is known from Bitcoin, but is also in harmony with the financial markets. Yesterday even the “crisis currency” had given way to gold, if only by five percent.
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However, anyone who has seen Bitcoin as a new “safe haven” in times of crisis in recent months should now be disappointed. In places, Bitcoin was even given the nickname “digital gold”.
Experts stay relaxed
For experts like Kai Kuljurgis, founder of the crypto investment platform Coindex, the recent drop in price is more an effect of the beginning professionalization of the market. A lot of institutional money has flowed into crypto values in recent months. That drove the courses. However, new investors, in particular, would quickly withdraw.
Die-hard Bitcoin supporters do not see the recent price losses as a drama, but rather a good opportunity to buy cheaply.