Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been extremely volatile over the past 15 years since being introduced. These digital assets are often touted for their protection against inflation and potential for long-term stability, but the reality is they’ve behaved more like risky assets during periods of market upheaval. As of April 10, Bitcoin is down about 27 percent from its January 2025 all-time high, compared to about an 18 percent decline for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, as investors digest how tariffs could impact the economy and concerns grow about a possible recession. Here’s how Bitcoin and other crypto ... (full story)