Bitcoin Bubble Burst

Bitcoins are a virtual currency based on computer algorithms.   Recently their exchange rate for US dollars hit a high of $266 per bitcoin on April 9th.   But just a month ago in mid March the rate was under $50 at around $47-48.   As I write this today their value is now worth $87. 

Here is a chart of the past 60 days :

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If that isn't a bubble bursting then I don't know what is.   It was a quick one too.   In just 3 weeks the value shot up over +400% and then a week later it had plummeted -67%.


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