Bitcoin Holders Search for 'Hopium' as BTC Breaches USD 40K, Gold Rises

The bitcoin (BTC) price dropped again today, after losses in the stock market, geopolitical tensions, and prospects of rising rates weighed on sentiment in the digital asset market. However, some are hopeful that the worst is now behind us, with one leading institutional investor reminding bitcoiners that network growth is what matters in the long run.