The world's largest cryptocurrency in terms of market value traded around $ 35,077 at the time of writing, crossing $ 39,000 on Tuesday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on national TV around 6 a.m. local time that he would launch a special military operation in Ukraine aimed at achieving disarmament and denuclearization of Ukraine, the New York Times reported.
As of this writing, BTC was down 7.11% at $ 35,077, according to Mesari.
Putin, in a broadcast, called on Ukrainian troops to surrender their weapons immediately.
All members of the Ukrainian army who comply with these demands will be able to leave the battlefield, he said, according to the NYT.