Shares of companies related to cryptocurrencies collapsed in trading on Wednesday, December 18, following the drop in Bitcoin's price. Investors reacted to a statement made at a press conference by the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell. He stated that the Fed is not looking to participate in any potential plans to accumulate Bitcoin, wrote Reuters. On Monday, elected President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to create a strategic reserve of this cryptocurrency.#биткoин $BTC