Bitcoin price on descent again after Amazon denials
Amazon: For the time being, probably no payment via Bitcoin. (Photo: dpa)
Recently, the Bitcoin price increased significantly – also because of the rumor that Amazon could soon accept Bitcoin as a means of payment. Now the e-commerce group has denied that.
On the night of Monday, the Bitcoin rate suddenly went up by over 5,000 US dollars. The largest cryptocurrency surprisingly scratched the $ 40,000 mark after weeks of stagnation around the $ 30,000 mark. The trigger for the huge price jump – the euphoria jumped over to the entire crypto market – was probably a job advertisement from Amazon. The e-commerce group is looking for a: n crypto-expert: in what sparked the hope that Amazon will soon accept Bitcoin or other crypto currencies as a means of payment. But that’s probably not the case – at least not yet.
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Amazon & Bitcoin: Concrete plans no, interest yes
Initially, Amazon did not comment on the rumors. Opposite Reuters However, the company has now stated that there are (yet) no concrete plans to allow payments with cryptocurrencies on the platform. The speculation was wrong, so Amazon. But: The group confirmed the fundamental interest in the topic. “We are continuing to focus on finding out what that could look like for customers who shop at Amazon,” the company told Reuters.
The crypto fans were cold. The Bitcoin price has fallen again by $ 2,000 since its interim high on Monday and is currently below $ 38,000 according to Coinmarketcap. Most of the other cryptocurrencies also show declines almost without exception. However, it is not only the Amazon denial that is currently depressing the mood and prices. A Bloomberg report, according to which the US Department of Justice are said to have started investigations into the responsible persons behind the stablecoin Tether, do not give the crypto community a positive outlook into the future.
Elon Musk gives hope to the crypto community
On the other hand, the hope that Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk spread over the past week continues to have a supportive effect. At the online conference “The B Word”, Musk had stated that he and his two companies would hold cryptocurrencies – and that it will stay that way. In addition, Musk once again let it be known that Tesla will accept Bitcoin again in the future if its mining is more environmentally friendly.
