Bitcoin drops below $67,000 as sell-off intensifies and pessimism grows about the crypto’s function
Cheng Xin | Getty Images Bitcoin sank below $67,000 on Thursday as investor confidence continued to falter in the asset once hailed as “digital gold” and a unique store of value. Digital assets, including bitcoin, have fallen deeper into the red as investors re-assess the practical utility of a token that has been championed not only as a hedge against inflation and macroeconomic uncertainties but also as an alternative to fiat currencies and traditional safe-havens such as gold. That hasn’t panned out lately, since bitcoin peaked just north of $126,000 in early October. On Thursday, bitcoin was last down to $67,675, its lowest since since November 2024. The cryptocurrency broke below $70,000 earlier in the session Thursday and then the selling increased. The cryptocurrency is down 20% this week alone and off 47% from its record last October. Bitcoin/USD Coin Metrics RT Quote | USD 67,708.65 -5,729.94 (-7.80%) Last | 10:56 AM EST WATCHLIST + Quote Details B...