The bubble of Bitcoin was deflated the price from the highs of 2013 and 2014. Scandals, thefts, and the relative immaturity of cryptocurrencies mean Bitcoin’s value has been questioned, which has affected the price of a coin. Now, at the start of 2015, Bitcoin has been breached again. One of the major exchanges has been hacked. Welcome to the maturation process of a new type of currency. Its adolescence may be painful to watch, regardless of how you think it will mature.
“Major Bitcoin Exchange Bitstamp Goes Offline After Possible Hack” – Wired
Pretending Not To Panic 