Bitcoin Rises Above $12K Amid U.S. Recession Fears
Tuesday, August 13 2019
"How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? I rest my case"
–Robert G. Allen
5-Day Change
•Bitcoin: $10,963.14 -8.45%
•Ethereum: $206.79 -8.59%
•S&P 500: $2,929.20 +2.24%
•Dow Jones: $26,327.00 +1.52%
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