Cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin slides further, Ethereum down over 2%

Cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin slides further, Ethereum down over 2%

Cryptocurrency prices on October 23: Bitcoin is currently trading at Rs 47,53,253 lakh, and its dominance is currently 45.53 percent





October 23, 2021 / 08:19 AM IST





Cryptocurrencies are back in red on October 23. The global crypto market cap is $2.52 trillion, a 2.15 percent decrease over the last day. The total crypto market volume over the last 24 hours is $105.85 billion, which makes a 16.32 percent increase.

Bitcoin is currently trading at Rs 47,53,253 lakh, and its dominance is currently 45.53 percent, a decrease of 0.40 percent over the day. This is lower than the over Rs 50 lakh it registered at the all-time high.

The record high on October 21 came after the start of the first US bitcoin futures-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) - the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF. Analysts said the ETF would likely simplify access to cryptocurrencies for retail investors.

Meanwhile, retail giant Walmart said it has kicked off a pilot program allowing shoppers to buy bitcoin at Coinstar kiosks in its stores. Walmart Inc on October 21 said customers at some of its US stores will be able to purchase bitcoin using ATM-like machines installed by Coinstar.

Coinstar, known for its machines that can