Today In Cryptocurrency: Former Goldman Exec Rips Bitcoin, Fed Report Shows Futures Dented Crypto Valuations

The cryptocurrency market continued a sluggish start to the week Tuesday, with most major currencies trading down on the day. Here’s a look at some of the headlines that were moving the cryptocurrency market today — and which currencies were on the move.

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The Bitcoin Investment Trust GBTC (OTC:GBTC) traded at $14.61, down 2.4 percent.

Here’s how several top crypto investments fared Tuesday. Prices are as of 3:45 p.m. ET and reflect the previous 24 hours.

  • Bitcoin declined 1.7 percent to $9,257;
  • Ethereum declined 0.4 percent to $749;
  • Ripple declined 2 percent to 81 cents;
  • Bitcoin Cash declined 3.7 percent to $1,597;
  • EOS gained 1.2 percent to $18.40.

The three cryptocurrencies with at least $1-million market caps that have made the biggest gains over the past 24 hours are:

  • BitTokens: $1.1-million market cap, 175-percent gain.
  • The Cyberfunks: $3.1-million market cap, 104.1-percent gain.
  • Bytecoin: $2.3-million market cap, 86.3-percent gain.

The three cryptocurrencies hit hardest in the past 24 hours were:

  • GCN Coin: $2.1-million market cap, 42.1-percent decline.
  • 808Coin: $2.2-million market cap, 35-percent decline.
  • LiteDoge: $1.8-million market cap, 29.4-percent decline.

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