bitcoinsdead
⸺ Hall of infamy ⸺

The New York Times has declared Bitcoin dead 4 times.

Every catalogued obituary from The New York Times, with the price on the day of death and what Bitcoin did next. Current BTC: $72,632.

Jun 15, 2021academic

“The Brutal Truth About Bitcoin”

The New York Times · Eswar Prasad
At death
$40,161
Since then
×1.8
Jul 31, 2018academic

“Why I’m A Crypto Skeptic”

The New York Times · Paul Krugman
At death
$7,727
Since then
×9.4
Dec 27, 2013academic

“Bitcoin Is Evil”

The New York Times · Paul Krugman
At death
$747
Since then
×97.3
Nov 27, 2013mainstream media

“A Prediction: Bitcoin Is Doomed To Fail”

The New York Times · Edward Hadas
At death
$948
Since then
×76.6