Bitcoin prices hovered around $74,000 as global markets witnessed increased stress on AI-driven transactions. The world’s leading cryptocurrency saw an approximate 1% dip during the day, reaching a low of $73,761 before demonstrating a limited recovery.
Market Pressure Escalates with Nvidia Concerns
Shares of the American chip maker Nvidia fell by over 4% in pre-market trading. The decline was influenced by allegations surrounding CEO Jensen Huang and the initiation of an independent investigation by the company’s board. Nvidia holds a prominent position in the global AI chip industry.
The company management clarified that there is currently no evidence suggesting a compromise of company secrets or national security-related information. Nevertheless, these developments have reignited concerns regarding the risks associated with AI investments and the ongoing US-China tensions over access to advanced technology chips.
Nvidia management stated, “There is no evidence to suggest that company secrets or national security-related information are at risk.”
Bitcoin Trades Above Key Technical Threshold
Bitcoin’s pullback coincided with tech stock sell-offs. Despite this, Bitcoin’s price remained above the crucial technical threshold of $73,151, marked by the 200-day moving average. This level serves as a significant technical indicator for the short-term outlook, closely monitored by the market.
Shares of some companies linked to digital assets also faced declines. IREN, CoreWeave, and Cipher Digital stocks fell approximately 2% in pre-market trading. This move partially retraced the double-digit gains achieved by these companies last Friday.
Following a dip to $73,761, Bitcoin recovered and stabilized around $74,000.
Limited Movement Observed in Commodities and Indices
Elsewhere, gold traded just below $4,100 per ounce. Silver remained at $52.50, while oil prices appeared steadier. U.S. crude was approximately $90, and Brent crude hovered around $97.
Invesco QQQ futures, tracking technology stocks, rose by 0.4%. While there was a slight recovery in stock futures, the pressure on AI-focused stocks and the corresponding decline in risk appetite continued to impact both crypto assets and related company shares.
