Bitcoin's Price History
Down Moments:
- 2013: Mt. Gox collapse (-850,000 BTC)
- 2017: China's regulatory crackdown
- 2018: Crypto Winter (regulatory scrutiny, ICO failures)
- 2020: COVID-19 pandemic (global market downturn)
Hype Moments:
- 2013: Price surge to $1,000 (media coverage, mainstream interest)
- 2017: Bull run to $20,000 (institutional interest, media hype)
- 2020-2021: Institutional adoption (Tesla, MicroStrategy, Square)
- 2021: El Salvador adoption (legal tender, global currency potential)
These events demonstrate Bitcoin's volatility, driven by regulatory actions, market sentiment, institutional adoption, and global events.