Elon Musk's Mining Tweet Fuels Bitcoin Rebound
Elon Musk's Mining Tweet Fuels Bitcoin Rebound 05/25/21 AT 11:44 AM Elon Musk has once again sent tremors through the bitcoin market, with the cryptocurrency’s price close to $40,000. Musk’s hints weren’t quite enough to get bitcoin over the mark, however, as its price has since fallen back around $38,000. The fluctuation was prompted by Musk announcing he had met with “North American Bitcoin miners” to discuss sustainability. Concerns about crypto mining’s environmental impact led Tesla to halt bitcoin purchases. Musk's tweet sent bitcoin into wild swings. As of 11:38 a.m. ET, bi...