Bitcoin fell more than 5% on Friday, a day after topping $40,000 for the first time. The world's most popular digital currency slid to as low as $36,618.36 on Bitstamp exchange, after reaching an all-time high of $40,402.46 in the previous session.

Bitcoin slides more than 5% after topping $40,000 for first time

Major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said on Wednesday its retail and professional-focused platforms were hit by connection problems and network congestion, as bitcoin smashed through $20,000 to its highest level ever.

Crypto exchange Coinbase hit by tech trouble as bitcoin breaks $20,000

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Bitcoin slides more than 5% after topping $40,000 for first time

Crypto exchange Coinbase hit by tech trouble as bitcoin breaks $20,000