Home Industry Finance Bitcoin drops 7.9% to $61,842 The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is down 16.2 per cent from the year’s high of $73,794 on March 14 by Reuters April 14, 2024 Image: Getty Images Bitcoin fell 7.9 per cent to $61,842 at 9pm GMT on Saturday, losing $5,308 from its previous close. The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is down 16.2 per cent from the year’s high of $73,794 on March 14. Read: Bitcoin hits record above $72,000 as demand frenzy intensifies Ether, the coin linked to the Ethereum blockchain network, fell 9.18 per cent to $2,930 on Saturday, losing $296.1 from its previous close. Tags Bitcoin crypto market Ethereum finance Technology You might also like GB Panel Event: Tech trends impacting business and real estate Succession planning: Getting it right the first time in the Middle East Crypto Oasis sees ecosystem grow to 2,040 active firms in Q1 2024 Unlocking financial freedom: 5 expert tips for retiring in the UAE