Bitcoin Falls Below $20,000 While Ether Drops Under $1,500 After Landmark 'Merge' Event

Bitcoin was trading around the $19,800 (roughly Rs. 15.8 lakh) mark on early Friday, while Ether has fallen below the $1,500 (roughly Rs. 1.2 lakh) mark. Several tokens initially spiked after the 'Merge' before surrendering those gains.