Bitcoin Slips Below Support Level to $38.5K as US Tax Return Deadline Approaches

The leading cryptocurrency by market value fell to $38,577 during the Asian hours, a level last seen on March 15, according to CoinDesk data. Per analytics firm IntoTheBlock, $40,000 was important support, as significant buying activity has happened around that level in the past. The latest decline means the cryptocurrency has lost over 17% since testing waters above $48,000 three weeks ago.