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Why is bitcoin plunging?

A bitcoin logo is displayed outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong on April 15, 2024. [AFP]

The value of bitcoin has fallen sharply since reaching record heights last month, briefly falling below $90,000 on Tuesday compared with above $126,000 at the start of October.

Below AFP explains why investors are turning away from the volatile asset.

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