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CNBC has declared Bitcoin dead 39 times.

Every catalogued obituary from CNBC, with the price on the day of death and what Bitcoin did next. Current BTC: $61,577.

Feb 12, 2026financial press

“There No Inherent Value To [Bitcoin]”

On 2026-02-12, Jemima Kelly (Columnist) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$66,222 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Jemima Kelly
At death
$66,222
Since then
-7%
Jan 13, 2025executive

“Investor Cliff Asness Says Bitcoin Is A Bubble Unless Uses Besides Speculation And Criminality Emerge”

On 2025-01-13, Cliff Asness (Co-founder, AQR Capital Management) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$94,517 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Cliff Asness
At death
$94,517
Since then
-35%
Dec 6, 2023executive

“Jamie Dimon Lashes Out Against Crypto: ‘If I Was The Government, I’d Close It Down’”

On 2023-12-06, Jamie Dimon (CEO, JP Morgan Chase) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$43,933 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jamie Dimon
CNBC
Jamie Dimon
At death
$43,933
Since then
×1.4
Jan 19, 2023executive

“Bitcoin Is A Hyped-Up Fraud”

On 2023-01-19, Jamie Dimon (JPMorgan CEO) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$21,087 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jamie Dimon
CNBC
Jamie Dimon
At death
$21,087
Since then
×2.9
Jan 5, 2022financial press

“Kevin O'Leary Explains Why He Thinks Nfts Will Become Bigger Than Bitcoin”

On 2022-01-05, Kevin O'Leary (Businessman) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$46,122 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Kevin O'Leary
At death
$46,122
Since then
×1.3
Dec 17, 2021academic

“Bitcoin May Not Last That Much Longer”

On 2021-12-17, Eswar Prasad (Professor, Cornell University) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$46,172 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Eswar Prasad
At death
$46,172
Since then
×1.3
May 1, 2021executive

“Bitcoin Is Disgusting”

On 2021-05-01, Charlie Munger (Vice Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$57,836 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Charlie Munger
At death
$57,836
Since then
×1.1
Apr 23, 2021investor

“‘Black Swan’ Author Calls Bitcoin A ‘Gimmick’ And A ‘Game,’ Says It Resembles A Ponzi Scheme”

On 2021-04-23, Nassim Nicholas Taleb (Essayist, Scholar, Former Trader) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$51,161 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb
CNBC
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
At death
$51,161
Since then
×1.2
Apr 20, 2021executive

“It Will Be Ugly": Bitcoin Bear Gives 2 Reasons Why He Thinks The ‘Bubble’ Is Going To Burst”

On 2021-04-20, Stephen Isaacs (Chairman of the Investment Committee, Alvine Capital) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$56,499 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Stephen Isaacs
At death
$56,499
Since then
×1.1
Feb 24, 2020executive

“Bitcoin Has No Value”

On 2020-02-24, Warren Buffett (CEO, Berkshire Hathaway) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$9,665 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Warren Buffett
CNBC
Warren Buffett
At death
$9,665
Since then
×6.4
Jul 24, 2019politician

“I Can Assure You I Will Personally Not Be Loaded Up On Bitcoin In 10 Years”

On 2019-07-24, Steven Mnuchin (United States Secretary of the Treasury) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$9,772 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Steven Mnuchin
At death
$9,772
Since then
×6.3
May 14, 2019financial press

“Kevin O'Leary Calls Bitcoin ‘Garbage’”

On 2019-05-14, Kevin O'Leary (Businessman) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$7,978 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Kevin O'Leary
At death
$7,978
Since then
×7.7
May 5, 2019executive

“Warren Buffett Says Bitcoin Is A ‘Gambling Device’”

On 2019-05-05, Warren Buffett (CEO, Berkshire Hathaway) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$5,824 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Warren Buffett
CNBC
Warren Buffett
At death
$5,824
Since then
×10.6
Feb 25, 2019executive

“Bitcoin Has No Unique Value At All”

On 2019-02-25, Warren Buffett (CEO, Berkshire Hathaway) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$3,852 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Warren Buffett
CNBC
Warren Buffett
At death
$3,852
Since then
×16.0
Jan 23, 2019executive

“Bitcoin Will Go To Zero: Davos Talks Up The Future Of Blockchain Tech”

On 2019-01-23, Jeff Schumacher (Founder, BCG Digital Ventures) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$3,576 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Jeff Schumacher
At death
$3,576
Since then
×17.2
Aug 15, 2018executive

“Bitcoin Is Useless As A Payment Mechanism And Ridiculous As A Store Of Value”

On 2018-08-15, Bill Harris (Former CEO, PayPal) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$6,270 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Bill Harris
At death
$6,270
Since then
×9.8
Jun 29, 2018financial press

“Wolf Of Wall Street Jordan Belfort On Bitcoin: Get Out If You Don't Want To Lose All Of Your Money”

On 2018-06-29, Jordan Belfort (Former Stockbroker, Convicted Felon) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$6,204 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Jordan Belfort
At death
$6,204
Since then
×9.9
May 7, 2018executive

“They Come To An End”

On 2018-05-07, Warren Buffett (CEO, Berkshire Hathaway) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$9,363 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Warren Buffett
CNBC
Warren Buffett
At death
$9,363
Since then
×6.6
May 5, 2018executive

“Warren Buffett Says Bitcoin Is Probably Rat Poison Squared”

On 2018-05-05, Warren Buffett (CEO, Berkshire Hathaway) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$9,827 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Warren Buffett
CNBC
Warren Buffett
At death
$9,827
Since then
×6.3
Apr 5, 2018financial press

“Bitcoin Is ‘Worthless’ And Will Perform Worse Than Stocks In The Coming Months, Analyst Says”

On 2018-04-05, CNBC declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$7,127 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
At death
$7,127
Since then
×8.6
Mar 5, 2018executive

“A Decade From Now, Bitcoin Is More Likely To Be $100 Than $100,000, Harvard Economist Says”

On 2018-03-05, Kenneth Rogoff (Former Chief Economist of the IMF) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$11,573 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Kenneth Rogoff
CNBC
Kenneth Rogoff
At death
$11,573
Since then
×5.3
Feb 26, 2018executive

“World's Largest Asset Manager Says Get Ready To Stomach Complete Losses In Cryptocurrencies”

On 2018-02-26, Richard Turnill (Global Chief Investment Strategist, BlackRock) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$10,313 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Richard Turnill
At death
$10,313
Since then
×6.0
Feb 6, 2018financial press

“Bitcoin Savaged By BIS As ‘A Bubble, Ponzi Scheme And An Environmental Disaster’”

On 2018-02-06, Augustin Carstens (General Manager, Bank for International Settlements) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$7,700 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Augustin Carstens
At death
$7,700
Since then
×8.0
Jan 16, 2018executive

“Bitcoin Is A Pyramid Scheme, Warns Former Wells Fargo CEO Dick Kovacevich”

On 2018-01-16, Dick Kovacevich (Former CEO, Wells Fargo) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$11,348 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Dick Kovacevich
At death
$11,348
Since then
×5.4
Jan 10, 2018executive

“Cryptocurrencies Will Come To A Bad Ending”

On 2018-01-10, Warren Buffett (CEO, Berkshire Hathaway) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$14,891 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Warren Buffett
CNBC
Warren Buffett
At death
$14,891
Since then
×4.1
Jan 4, 2018investor

“Investor Who Called Last Two Major Market Crashes Says Bitcoin Is A Bubble”

On 2018-01-04, Jeremy Grantham (Investor) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$15,155 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Jeremy Grantham
At death
$15,155
Since then
×4.1
Dec 6, 2017central bank

“Greenspan Compares Bitcoin To Colonial America Currency That Eventually Became Worthless”

On 2017-12-06, Alan Greenspan (Former Chairman, Federal Reserve) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$13,709 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Alan Greenspan
At death
$13,709
Since then
×4.5
Dec 4, 2017academic

“Bitcoin Is A Dangerous Speculative Bubble”

On 2017-12-04, Stephen Roach (Economist) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$11,617 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Stephen Roach
At death
$11,617
Since then
×5.3
Nov 14, 2017financial press

“One Of Asia's Largest Banks Says Bitcoin Is A Ponzi Scheme”

On 2017-11-14, David Gledhill (Banker) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$6,599 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
David Gledhill
At death
$6,599
Since then
×9.3
Nov 7, 2017politician

“Bitcoin Has No Future Because Of Its Anonymity, SocGen CEO Says”

On 2017-11-07, Frederic Oudea (President, European Banking Federation) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$7,119 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Frederic Oudea
At death
$7,119
Since then
×8.6
Oct 23, 2017financial press

“Prince Alwaleed Says Bitcoin Will Implode: Enron In The Making”

On 2017-10-23, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (Businessman) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$5,895 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
At death
$5,895
Since then
×10.4
Oct 16, 2017academic

“Nobel-Winning Economist Shiller Calls Bitcoin A Fad”

On 2017-10-16, Robert Shiller (Nobel Prize Winning Economist) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$5,754 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Robert Shiller
At death
$5,754
Since then
×10.7
Oct 13, 2017executive

“Jamie Dimon Says If You're Stupid Enough To Buy Bitcoin, You'll Pay The Price One Day”

On 2017-10-13, Jamie Dimon (CEO, JP Morgan Chase) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$5,640 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jamie Dimon
CNBC
Jamie Dimon
At death
$5,640
Since then
×10.9
Sep 19, 2017investor

“Bridgewater Founder Ray Dalio: Bitcoin Is A Bubble”

On 2017-09-19, Ray Dalio (Hedge Fund Manager) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$3,897 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Ray Dalio
At death
$3,897
Since then
×15.8
Sep 15, 2017financial press

“JPMorgan's Top Quant Strategist, Echoing CEO, Compares Bitcoin To Pyramid Scheme”

On 2017-09-15, Marko Kolanovic (Researcher, JP Morgan) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$3,687 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Marko Kolanovic
At death
$3,687
Since then
×16.7
Sep 13, 2017financial press

“Bitcoin Is In A Bubble, And Here's How It's Going To Crash”

On 2017-09-13, Ron Insana (Finance Reporter) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$3,874 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Ron Insana
At death
$3,874
Since then
×15.9
Sep 12, 2017executive

“JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says Bitcoin Is A Fraud That Will Eventually Blow Up”

On 2017-09-12, Jamie Dimon (CEO, JP Morgan Chase) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$4,148 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jamie Dimon
CNBC
Jamie Dimon
At death
$4,148
Since then
×14.8
Aug 14, 2017investor

“Gartman: Avoid The Bitcoin Boom”

On 2017-08-14, Dennis Gartman (Investor) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$4,383 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Dennis Gartman
At death
$4,383
Since then
×14.0
Jun 6, 2017financial press

“Mark Cuban Calls Bitcoin A Bubble, Price Falls”

On 2017-06-06, Mark Cuban (Businessman) declared Bitcoin dead via CNBC. Bitcoin was trading at ~$2,914 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

CNBC
Mark Cuban
At death
$2,914
Since then
×21.1