Bitcoin speculators realize $850M losses in sub-$50K BTC price dump
Bitcoin short-term holders sell BTC at a loss to an extent rarely seen in history — but “diamond hands” contribute just $600,000.
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Bitcoin short-term holders sell BTC at a loss to an extent rarely seen in history — but “diamond hands” contribute just $600,000.
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