Investing.com– Bitcoin price slid lower on Wednesday, extending losses seen earlier in the week as traders remained largely averse to the token amid concerns that distributions from the defunct exchange Mt Gox will spark a mass sales of the token.
Sentiment towards broader crypto markets also remained dour amid uncertainty over U.S. interest rates, with a recent drop in the dollar doing little to deter weakness in the sector.
fell 4% in the past 24 hours to $60,339.1 by 08:20 ET (12:20 GMT). The world’s biggest cryptocurrency was nursing steep losses through June and remained squarely within a trading range established since March.
Bitcoin sees little relief as Mt Gox fears reign
Traders were largely on edge in anticipation of distributions by Mt Gox. Liquidators of the exchange signaled that they will begin returning Bitcoin stolen during a 2014 hack to clients by early-July.
The exchange…
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