Bitcoin and other digital currencies plunged on Friday as a proposed capital gains tax hike from U.S. President Joe Biden led to a wave of selling.
Bitcoin was down 7.3% at $49,730, according to Coin Metrics data. It’s the first time bitcoin has traded below $50,000 since early March. Ether fell to $2,320, down 8%. XRP, the fifth-biggest cryptocurrency, plunged 16%.
Bitcoin rebounded late Friday to above $51,000.
Over $200 billion wiped off cryptocurrency market in a day as bitcoin plunges