Bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP) Stemming Heavy Losses as Volatility Returns
Bitcoin slumps $3,000 in 24 hours as volatility soars. Ripple’s volatility at a two-year high. The cryptocurrency market hit heavy selling pressure over the last 24 hours, sending the market spiraling lower. Market leader Bitcoin (BTC) dropped from a high point of just under $19,500 to around $16,300, giving back 10 days’ worth of gains in one day.