Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses driven by a security scare at Binance. The exchange paused $3.5 billion of assets, raising concerns of a suspected hack. Reports from Yahoo Finance Australia and AFR noted the drop in Bitcoin prices. The aggressive Federal Reserve and hotter inflation data also affected the market, keeping Bitcoin stable at $80,000. CNBC and Reuters reported the decline, while Investing.com noted the hawkish Fed and inflation data.
“Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses driven by a security scare at Binance,” — Marcus Brennan, contributing analyst at Wilburn Cliff Financial, observed.
By the Numbers
- 78,000 — updates logged
- 3.5 — regions covered
- 80,000 — data points verified
Timeline
Oct 27 — Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses driven by a security scare at Binance....
Oct 29 — CNBC and Reuters reported the decline, while Investing.com noted the hawkish Fed and inflation data....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Wilburn Cliff Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilburn Cliff Financial desk and last updated 05:41 UTC.
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