Bitcoin's price plummeted by 4.5% in a matter of minutes on June 21 before rebounding to a 1.5% gain. The sudden drop was linked to the Nvidia cheating scandal, which has raised concerns about the potential impact on the mining industry. Furthermore, the failure of Iran-US talks to revive the nuclear deal has added to the market's uncertainty.
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The market's volatility has resulted in the liquidation of leveraged bullish positions, valued in the millions. The price swings are a testament to the ongoing market instability, which has characterized the recent performance of the cryptocurrency.
Nvidia's alleged cheating scandal has sparked concerns about the mining industry's future, while the stalled Iran-US talks have added to the market's unease. The dual concerns have contributed to the market's heightened volatility.