Altcoins have hit new lows across the board today as bitcoin broke the important $266 barrier. Litecoin broke $1.90 and is currently trading at $1.50 per coin. Peercoin cleared the $0.50 mark and is now quoted at $0.33. Even Namecoin, which was trading relatively stronger compared to other cryptocurrencies last week, fell precipitously.
Bitcoin Breaks Important $266 Level
Bitcoin cleared past the important $266 barrier today. Earlier forays below only got as low as $260 and $258. Today’s move lower translated into renewed losses as BTC/USD fell close to $40 dollars to $221 per coin before stabilizing somewhat. Buying one bitcoin will currently cost you $228 dollars.
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