Bitcoin Falls Below $800 As Volatile Week Continues
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Bitcoin prices tumbled more than 10% during morning trading, dipping below the $800 mark.
Markets saw an average low of $779.54, according to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI), the first time the price has been reported below $800 since 21st December. The drop came after the price traded just above $900 during overnight activity, and represents a nearly 39% fall from the 2017 peak of around $1,153.
The price is currently trading at around $804, BPI data shows.
CNY-denominated markets are down more than 9% at press time, averaging ¥5,405.69, according to the BPI, after falling to a low of ¥5,194.32.
Via: http://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-falls-800-volatile-week-continues/
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