Zip Co Ltd (ZIP.AU), the Australian buy now, pay later provider, saw its shares plummet 8.13% during Tuesday's intraday trading session. This sharp decline comes amid broader weakness in the tech sector, following a poor performance on the Nasdaq index overnight.

The sell-off in Zip Co shares appears to be driven by multiple factors. Firstly, the overall negative sentiment in the tech sector has impacted many ASX-listed technology companies. Additionally, some investors may be engaging in profit-taking after the company's recent gains. Despite today's significant drop, Zip Co's shares remain up approximately 5% compared to last week, following the release of its third-quarter update.

While the market reacts to short-term pressures, it's worth noting that Zip Co's recent quarterly report had initially been well-received by investors. The company's ability to maintain some of those gains suggests that the long-term outlook may still be positive, despite today's sharp decline. Investors will be closely watching for any further developments in the tech sector and Zip Co's performance in the coming days.