IBM's stock price plummeted 25% at market open after the company reported disappointing quarterly earnings that fell short of analyst expectations.
The sharp decline raises questions about whether this downward pressure will extend to digital assets, particularly those with strong ties to the tech sector.
Unlike traditional equities, which have circuit breakers and regulated trading hours, most digital asset markets operate 24/7 with no guardrails. This lack of oversight leaves them vulnerable to misinformation and algorithmic selling triggered by false or exaggerated reports.