Bitcoin Watch – Bitcoin dives 6% in only 2 hours

Bitcoin's volatility reared its ugly head again overnight, with the cryptocurrency dropping more than 6% within a short two hour period. Bitcoin hit a low of USD6,646.07 on certain exchanges, as the April tax-filing deadline approaches in the US.

This now equates to more than a 27% drop in the past month. CNBC reported analysts believe tax-related selling has been a key driver of this month's sell-off and subsequent dip.

Stay updated here with how the cryptocurrency is tracking:

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