Why this crypto crash is different // TRAIN BRAIN

Why this crypto crash is different

Crypto is no stranger to volatility. But since hitting record highs in October, bitcoin has plunged more than 30%. Our Wall Street editor, Mike Bird, explains why this correction is different from the others.

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