This demand is allegedly from someone offering to give information on the kidnapper, according to the report from TMZ.

In Nancy Guthrie’s case, investigators are still trying to determine whether the person demanding Bitcoin is even connected to her disappearance. Retired FBI agents told ABC News that negotiators would typically seek proof of life before any payment is considered.

“Our worst-case scenario assumes a decline to the $1.8 trillion to $2 trillion range, with an extension to 161.8% of the initial downward momentum in October-November,” Alex Kuptsikevich, FxPro chief market analyst, said in emailed comments.