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Bitcoin was declared dead 31 times in 2015.

Every catalogued obituary from 2015, with the price on the day of death and what Bitcoin did next. Current BTC: $61,577.

Nov 23, 2015mainstream media

“Former Bitcoin Companies Are Erasing Their Embarrassing Bits”

On 2015-11-23, Hal 90210 (Tech Writer, The Guardian) declared Bitcoin dead via The Guardian. Bitcoin was trading at ~$323 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“More Dirt On The Bitcoin”

On 2015-11-15, Plata declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$320 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Nov 12, 2015executive

“UBS Chairman: Bitcoin Currency Will Fail, Has No Lender Of Last Resort”

On 2015-11-12, Axel Weber (Chairman, UBS) declared Bitcoin dead via Finance Magnates. Bitcoin was trading at ~$337 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Nov 4, 2015financial press

“Could Bitcoin Prices Hit $100? This Is Why Bitcoin Is Doomed”

On 2015-11-04, Profit Confidential declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$450 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Jamie Dimon: Bitcoin Will Not Survive”

On 2015-11-04, Jamie Dimon (CEO, JP Morgan Chase) declared Bitcoin dead via CoinDesk. Bitcoin was trading at ~$409 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Oct 14, 2015executive

“This Bitcoin Startup Is Changing Its Name And Moving Away From Bitcoin”

On 2015-10-14, Anthony Watson (CEO, Bitreserve) declared Bitcoin dead via Fortune. Bitcoin was trading at ~$253 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Oct 7, 2015mainstream media

“I Broke Bitcoin”

On 2015-10-07, Alister Maclin (Programmer) declared Bitcoin dead via Vice.com. Bitcoin was trading at ~$243 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoins Are A Waste Of Energy, Literally”

On 2015-10-05, John Quiggin (Professor, University of Queensland) declared Bitcoin dead via The Drum. Bitcoin was trading at ~$241 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Oct 2, 2015mainstream media

“Why Bitcoin Isn't The Wave Of The Future After All”

On 2015-10-02, DailyCampus declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$237 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Aug 4, 2015social media

“Distributed Ledgers Part I Bitcoin Is Dead”

On 2015-08-04, Pascal Bouvier (Fintech Venture Capitalist) declared Bitcoin dead via Pascal Bouvier. Bitcoin was trading at ~$285 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoin Will Bite The Dust”

On 2015-07-12, Kevin Dowd (Economist) declared Bitcoin dead via Cato Journal. Bitcoin was trading at ~$310 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jun 29, 2015mainstream media

“Bitcoin Is Unsustainable”

On 2015-06-29, Christopher Malmo (Tech Writer, Motherboard) declared Bitcoin dead via Motherboard. Bitcoin was trading at ~$256 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jun 8, 2015mainstream media

“Bitcoin Isn’t The Future Of Money — It’s Either A Ponzi Scheme Or A Pyramid Scheme”

On 2015-06-08, Matt O'Brien (Economics Reporter, The Washington Post) declared Bitcoin dead via The Washington Post. Bitcoin was trading at ~$229 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

May 20, 2015social media

“The Death Of Bitcoin”

On 2015-05-20, Tony Arcieri (Programmer) declared Bitcoin dead via Tony Arcieri. Bitcoin was trading at ~$234 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Apr 23, 2015mainstream media

“Why Bitcoin’s Male Domination Will Be Its Downfall”

On 2015-04-23, Nathaniel Popper (Reporter, The New York Times) declared Bitcoin dead via Fusion. Bitcoin was trading at ~$236 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Apr 15, 2015executive

“Bitreserve's New COO: Bitcoin Will Go Away In 5 Years”

On 2015-04-15, Anthony Watson (CEO, Bitreserve) declared Bitcoin dead via Coinfox. Bitcoin was trading at ~$224 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoin Is Going To Disappear”

On 2015-03-25, Karel Mercx (Investor) declared Bitcoin dead via IEX.nl. Bitcoin was trading at ~$246 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Mar 20, 2015mainstream media

“‘I Think They Will Start Breaking Toes’: Evolution Marketplace Goes Down In Massive Bitcoin Heist”

On 2015-03-20, News.com.au declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$263 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Mar 9, 2015financial press

“Predictions For 2015”

On 2015-03-09, James Kynge (Financial Journalist) declared Bitcoin dead via Financial Times. Bitcoin was trading at ~$289 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Feb 22, 2015mainstream media

“Five Reasons Bitcoin Revolution Is Over”

On 2015-02-22, Andre Alessandro (Author) declared Bitcoin dead via Sputnik News. Bitcoin was trading at ~$236 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Feb 10, 2015mainstream media

“Bitcoin Is Dying And Will Be Remembered Like Pogs”

On 2015-02-10, Jeffrey Robinson (Author) declared Bitcoin dead via International Business Times. Bitcoin was trading at ~$220 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

International Business Times

Feb 5, 2015social media

“The End Of Bitcoin”

On 2015-02-05, Robert Nielsen (Blogger) declared Bitcoin dead via Robert Nielsen. Bitcoin was trading at ~$217 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 29, 2015executive

“Why Apple Pay And Dollars Are Killing Bitcoin”

On 2015-01-29, Ross Gerber (CEO, Gerber Kawasaki) declared Bitcoin dead via Forbes. Bitcoin was trading at ~$232 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 21, 2015social media

“Bitcoin To Die”

On 2015-01-21, Arduino Tronic (YouTuber) declared Bitcoin dead via Arduino Tronic. Bitcoin was trading at ~$226 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 17, 2015mainstream media

“Is This The End For Bitcoin?”

On 2015-01-17, Mybroadband declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$200 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 15, 2015financial press

“Bitcoin Is Getting Annihilated”

On 2015-01-15, Rob Price (Correspondent, Business Insider) declared Bitcoin dead via Business Insider. Bitcoin was trading at ~$210 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 14, 2015mainstream media

“Bitcoin Revealed: A Ponzi Scheme For Redistributing Wealth From One Libertarian To Another”

On 2015-01-14, Matt O'Brien (Economics Reporter, The Washington Post) declared Bitcoin dead via The Washington Post. Bitcoin was trading at ~$177 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Is This The End Of Bitcoin?”

On 2015-01-13, David Glance (Professor) declared Bitcoin dead via BizNews.com. Bitcoin was trading at ~$227 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 12, 2015mainstream media

“Why Bitcoin Is A Ponzi Scheme”

On 2015-01-12, The Kernel declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$267 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 7, 2015financial press

“Bitcoin’s Upcoming Capital Crisis”

On 2015-01-07, Financial Times declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$295 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 2, 2015financial press

“Was 2014 The Death March For Bitcoin?”

On 2015-01-02, PYMNTS.com declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$315 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.