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How Does the Market React to the News of a Potential 51% Attack?

The market typically reacts negatively to the news of a potential 51% attack. The price of the targeted cryptocurrency is likely to drop as investors lose confidence in its security.

Exchanges may halt trading of the cryptocurrency to protect their users. The news can also lead to a broader sell-off in the cryptocurrency market as investors become more risk-averse.

The severity of the market reaction will depend on the credibility of the threat and the size of the targeted cryptocurrency.

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