Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, dropped to an intraday low of $39,621 on the Bitstamp exchange at 8:01 p.m. UTC.
The largest cryptocurrency is now trading below the $40,000 level for the first time since Feb. 28.
Bitcoin has plunged over 12% over the last three days, with bears asserting their dominance.
The largest cryptocurrency is down 42.23% from its record peak that was achieved in November.