Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses amplified by a security scare at Binance. The exchange halted $3.5 billion of assets, creating concerns of a suspected hack. Reports from Yahoo Finance Australia and AFR highlighted the drop in Bitcoin prices. The hawkish Federal Reserve and increasing inflation data also affected the market, keeping Bitcoin flat at $80,000. CNBC and Reuters reported the decline, while Investing.com mentioned the hawkish Fed and inflation data.
“CNBC and Reuters reported the decline, while Investing.com mentioned the hawkish Fed and inflation data,” — Nadia Ashcombe, research director at Cedarburn Ford Analytics, told our newsroom.
By the Numbers
- 78,000 — data points verified
- 3.5 — sources cross-checked
- 80,000 — reports filed
Timeline
Oct 29 — Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses amplified by a security scare at Binance....
Oct 30 — CNBC and Reuters reported the decline, while Investing.com mentioned the hawkish Fed and inflation data....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Cedarburn Ford Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarburn Ford Analytics desk and last updated 06:03 UTC.
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