Bitcoin slumps 14% after weekend surge

Published Mon, Jan 4, 2021 · 11:44 AM

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    [LONDON] Bitcoin slumped 14 per cent to US$27,805 on Monday, losing ground after making dramatic gains over the new year break.

    The world's most popular cryptocurrency surged over US$30,000 for the first time on Saturday, touched a record high of US$34,800 a day later, as investors continued to bet the digital currency was on its way to becoming a mainstream asset.

    REUTERS

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