Ouch, 25% now. It was holding at -15% until a few minutes ago, which I guess coincided with the East coast waking up? I was watching for it and you could see a near instant further 10% plunge.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishing -
Also my exchange of choice is basically crashed... rarely a good sign!Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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And down again - when every currency is simultaneously the lowest it's been you know things are really screwed.
I see Elon's still not selling though: https://bitinfocharts.com/dogecoin/a...yQFaRimUn1mF2A
I sold at -20% earlier today. Every minute that goes by, I feel richer!
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This could really be it ... Ethereum down 42% in a few hours.Originally posted by d000hg View PostAnd down again - when every currency is simultaneously the lowest it's been you know things are really screwed.
I see Elon's still not selling though: https://bitinfocharts.com/dogecoin/a...yQFaRimUn1mF2A
I sold at -20% earlier today. Every minute that goes by, I feel richer!
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Will be interesting to see what the stock markets do now.Comment
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I have more money waiting for the rout to settle. ETH at $2K and BTC well below $30K will see me pile in.
Remortgaging all my worth now in anticipation....YOLO + BUYTHEDIP + HODL = Electric LambosFirst Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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Waiting to see what happens in a couple of hours as west coast wakes up... though I think they started this all off around midnight last night (4pm PST) they probably weren't expecting to see the market down 45%.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostWaiting to see what happens in a couple of hours as west coast wakes up... though I think they started this all off around midnight last night (4pm PST) they probably weren't expecting to see the market down 45%.
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Pity anyone who saw -20% and bought the dip... getting close to -50% now.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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I assume there will be a dead cat bounce somewhere near the bottom where people pile in at what they perceive to be the bottom. It's history repeating itself hereOriginally posted by d000hg View PostPity anyone who saw -20% and bought the dip... getting close to -50% now.
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