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Bitcoin briefly shows 2-cent price on Revolut due to platform glitch

On May 8, 2026, Revolut users reported a sudden and brief display glitch showing Bitcoin (BTC) priced near two cents, far below its global market value around $79,000.

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Revolut turns Bitcoin into a UX horror show with a two‑cent “flash crash” that never happened

Crypto.News · crypto.news · 2026-05-08 18:03 UTC

Decrypt coverage of Revolut Bitcoin price crash near zero

decrypt.co · decrypt.co · 2026-05-08 14:29 UTC

Cointelegraph report on BTC flash crash alerts at Revolut

cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-05-08 12:30 UTC

CoinDesk report on Bitcoin price glitch at Revolut

coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-05-08 09:39 UTC

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Overview

On May 8, 2026, Revolut users reported a sudden and brief display glitch showing Bitcoin (BTC) priced near two cents, far below its global market value around $79,000.

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Why now

Incident occurred recently on May 8, 2026, affecting Revolut users globally.
Coincides with growing reliance on third-party data providers in crypto platforms.
Raises awareness of platform-specific risks despite stable global crypto prices.

Why it matters

Highlights risks of third-party service disruptions on crypto trading platforms.
Demonstrates potential user experience issues impacting trust in crypto apps.
Shows importance of accurate price feeds for crypto asset trading and display.

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