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CoinDesk·2026-04-10 19:45
APRIL 10th HISTORY: 2013 - Bitcoin's First Major Bubble Pops in Real TimeOn this day in 2013, Bitcoin lived through one of its most volatile 24 hour periods. The price spiked to an all-time high of $266 in early morning trading, then crashed more than 50% within hours, bottoming out around $55 before partially recovering to ~$100.As noted at the time by @VitalikButerin for @BitcoinMagazine ...