If you're a crypto enthusiast, then you must have known about the growing popularity of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency in general. The popularity of Bitcoin has outrun the popularity of other financial instruments like stocks, forex, commodities, derivatives and mutual funds. Nowadays everyone wants to get their hands on Cryptocurrencies and gets out of the vicious 9-5 rat race.
Cryptocurrency as we all know, holds a great potential in future and some of the cryptocurrencies projects have come into reality and benefiting the general public as we speak. Projects like TenX, Ethereum, Ripple, Civic are working greatly and growing with high efficiency and effectiveness.
But for a few days, China is trying to ban all the domestic cryptocurrency exchanges. China also announced that it is banning the ICO's crowd funding's method to raise funds for potential cryptocurrency projects calling it illegal. And as we already know how a negative news affects the cryptocurrency market, this news also did the same.
Bitcoin which was stable at $4600-$4700 now fell to $3950 and still struggling to go upward. After that ICO banning announcement, Bitcoin get stablized a little at $4400 but the recent announcement of China's banning domestic cryptocurrency exchanges, again affected it crucially.
Although, there are no official announcement from Chinese officials yet considering the cryptocurrency exchange banning but there are flying rumors that Yobit, a Chinese crypto exchange will be shut down within 3 months.
Over the above, last night Mr. Charlie Lee, the founder of Litecoin (LTC) had tweeted that China may ban domestic cryptocurrency exchanges and all the investors should 'HODL' their holdings.
After his tweet, Market suffered further and there's blood bath on the cryptocurrency market streets since that moment. In fact, he took this tweet out after few hours looking at the reaction of his followers.
Some people believes that there's nothing 'Permanent' in case of China's decision. They can change their decisions as per the circumstances and situation stands. Although, there are no official announcements from China, So people are hoping the Bitoin price will recover soon enough.
Let's have a look at Bitcoin Valuation, Statistics & Charts
Current Total Market Capitlisation stands at $137.8 Billion which was $153.5 Billion 24 hours back. It means because of China's announcement as well as Charlie Lee's tweet, Crypto market capital reduced by approximately $16 Billion, which gain is a whooping amount.
If we talk about Bitcoin, On 8th September 2017, it was $4623 and after the whole announcement and tweet thing, it is trading at $3969 at the time of writing this article. Approximately Bitcoin fell by $560 within 5 days.
Bitcoin Stats
Total Market Capitalisation: $65.75 Billion
24hr Volume: $ 1.99 Billion
Total Supply: 21 Million
Current Price: $ 3969
Charts
Conclusion: Well, there are no fixed solution of the current situation. As well know very well how news and announcements affects the whole crypto market, so I would advise you all to do proper research and analysis while taking any investment decision in cryptocurrency market.
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Can't ban Bitcoin. This is just FUD. They are shaking out weak hands now, and you will have to be very strong to stay in the game. Will you sell at 3500$ or 3000$? How low do they have to push you before you sell? 2500$ or 2000$. Maybe below mining cost 1000$.
Close your eyes and open them in a month. Nothing is garantueed in this world, but I will eat a fucking strawberry donut (eeew) if it's not at 10k before christmas!
Yes, cryptocurrency market is highly volatile. One moment its $5000 and second its $2000. Patience is the key to conquer it all.
You have your hopes up high. I don't see that happen unless the Chinese government all of the sudden allows ICOs and doesn't ban the trade of cryptocurrencies.
Nevertheless, I'm rooting for your scenario ;)
How are they going to control the ban? It's not possible. Mining farms in China have so much revenues for small towns that they will just fake a shut down and keep going. Rumor has it that even local power plants are mining Bitcoin. Listen..they wont stop mining bitcoin in china. They won't stop buying and selling it either. It is just a hopeless way that the communists are communicating. They pretend to have control. It will be bumpy in the weeks or even months ahead. But in the end, the crypto market wont go away..and if the Chinese doesnt want to be in on it, then fuck them. But they will :)
That move of Charlie Lee wasn't really smart and professional. He could really hurt is image by tweets like these.
All this FUD about China and JP morgan pisses me off. Calling Bitcoin Fraud when we the monetary system and FIAT money is the true fraud. We live in a system of modern slavery!
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How many times can they ban the same thing? And who is selling off this news?
This news is circulating on top cryptocurrencies news websites and you can see the effect on Market capitalisation currently.
That's Charlie Lee, not Bobby Lee.
Corrected. Thanks for mentioning.
@cryptonet Thank you for obtaining this out..
Looks like a big sell-off is on its way...
more to come !
That depends... The market has already taken a big loss based on rumours. More rumours won't initiate a big sell-off, but if the rumours become facts, you're more than right
This announcement definitely shocked the market, some say they will lift the ban and accept it others say this beginning of the end. Either way, it will be something to keep a close eye on. Thanks for the summer!