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Bitcoin was declared dead 43 times in 2021.

Every catalogued obituary from 2021, with the price on the day of death and what Bitcoin did next. Current BTC: $61,577.

Dec 29, 2021mainstream media

“Reality Check For Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin Is A Scam Which Will Only End In Tears”

On 2021-12-29, Alex Brummer (Economics/Finance Editor, Daily Mail) declared Bitcoin dead via Daily Mail. Bitcoin was trading at ~$46,471 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Dec 28, 2021social media

“The Inevitable Obsolescence Of Bitcoin”

On 2021-12-28, Frances Coppola (Columnist, Coindesk) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$47,550 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Why Bitcoin Is Worse Than A Madoff-Style Ponzi Scheme”

On 2021-12-22, Robert McCauley (Professor, University of Oxford) declared Bitcoin dead via Financial Times. Bitcoin was trading at ~$48,621 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“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.

Dec 14, 2021central bank

“Bitcoin Could Become ‘Worthless’, Bank of England Warns”

On 2021-12-14, Thomas Belsham (Media, Bank of England) declared Bitcoin dead via The Guardian. Bitcoin was trading at ~$48,385 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Nov 29, 2021mainstream media

“The Crypto Con – Why Bitcoin Is Nothing But A Ponzi Scheme”

On 2021-11-29, Bill Blain (Market Strategist, Shard Capital) declared Bitcoin dead via CAPX. Bitcoin was trading at ~$57,835 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Nov 15, 2021executive

“Bitcoin Is Just Like AOL; It Won’t Win the Race for Best Cryptocurrency”

On 2021-11-15, Jim M. Dahle (Founder, White Coat Investor) declared Bitcoin dead via The White Coat Investor. Bitcoin was trading at ~$63,600 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

The White Coat Investor

Nov 7, 2021mainstream media

“The Bitcoin Delusion”

On 2021-11-07, Sam Leith (Editor, The Spectator) declared Bitcoin dead via The Spectator. Bitcoin was trading at ~$63,288 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Oct 11, 2021executive

“JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Calls Bitcoin 'Worthless'”

On 2021-10-11, Jamie Dimon (CEO, JP Morgan Chase) declared Bitcoin dead via Bloomberg. Bitcoin was trading at ~$57,490 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Sep 28, 2021social media

“Long-Term Bitcoin Outlook: Extreme Rally Before Final Death”

On 2021-09-28, Henrik Zeberg (Macro Economist) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$41,035 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Fundamental Value Of Zero”

On 2021-09-20, Steve Hanke (Economist and Professor, Johns Hopkins University) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$43,015 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoin Will Never Be Considered A Currency”

On 2021-09-18, Steve Hanke (Economist and Professor, Johns Hopkins University) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$48,315 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“The Whales Want Out”

On 2021-09-07, Peter Schiff (Stock Broker / Economist) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$46,856 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Billionaire Investor John Paulson Calls Crypto A Worthless Bubble”

On 2021-08-30, John Paulson (Hedge Fund Manager) declared Bitcoin dead via CoinGape. Bitcoin was trading at ~$46,997 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoin Will NEVER Be Considered A Currency”

On 2021-07-27, Steve Hanke (Economist and Professor, Johns Hopkins University) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$39,490 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jul 20, 2021executive

“Billionaire Investor Says Bitcoin Is Headed For $0, Which Is Very Far From The Moon”

On 2021-07-20, Hamish Douglass (Chairman/Chief Investment Officer, Magellan Financial Group) declared Bitcoin dead via Gizmodo. Bitcoin was trading at ~$29,801 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jul 12, 2021social media

“The Next Bitcoin Crash Will Be Really Bad”

On 2021-07-12, YouTube declared Bitcoin dead. Bitcoin was trading at ~$33,156 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jun 21, 2021social media

“BTC Is Worth Exactly Zero”

On 2021-06-21, Nassim Nicholas Taleb (Author, The Black Swan) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$31,677 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Crypto Twitter (X)

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

“The Brutal Truth About Bitcoin”

On 2021-06-15, Eswar Prasad (Professor, Cornell University) declared Bitcoin dead via The New York Times. Bitcoin was trading at ~$40,161 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“BIS Says "No Thanks" To Bitcoin For Payments”

On 2021-06-14, R. Christopher Whalen (Investment Banker) declared Bitcoin dead via The Institutional Risk Analyst. Bitcoin was trading at ~$40,519 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

The Institutional Risk Analyst

R. Christopher Whalen

“It Doesn't Take A Genius To Understand That Sheet Coin Is Doomed”

On 2021-06-12, The Great Martis (Trader) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$35,546 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

May 20, 2021social media

“Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Dead”

On 2021-05-20, Jared Brock (Writer) declared Bitcoin dead via Medium. Bitcoin was trading at ~$40,594 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

May 18, 2021mainstream media

“Here’s The Harsh Truth About Crypto”

On 2021-05-18, Tim Mullaney (Writer, Journalist) declared Bitcoin dead via MSN. Bitcoin was trading at ~$42,896 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

May 13, 2021social media

“Bitcoin Is About To Be Taken Behind The Barn And Shot”

On 2021-05-13, Peter Schiff (Euro Pacific Capital CEO) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$49,716 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“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.

Apr 30, 2021social media

“New Rule: Crypto Mania!”

On 2021-04-30, Bill Maher (Television Host) declared Bitcoin dead via Real Time with Bill Maher. Bitcoin was trading at ~$57,737 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Real Time with Bill Maher

“Crypto Looks Like The Dotcom Space Of The 1990s, And Bitcoin May Not Survive It”

On 2021-04-28, Fahad Kamal (Investor, Kleinwort Hambros) declared Bitcoin dead via Business Insider. Bitcoin was trading at ~$54,878 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“‘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.

CNBC

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Apr 21, 2021mainstream media

“Bitcoin Inches Closer To Extinction”

On 2021-04-21, Ben Kritz (Columnist, The Manila Times) declared Bitcoin dead via The Manila Times. Bitcoin was trading at ~$53,812 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

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.

Mar 23, 2021financial press

“Bitcoin: You're Buying Obsolescence, And The Fall Will Be Hard”

On 2021-03-23, J.G. Collins (Managing Director, The Stuyvesant Square Consultancy) declared Bitcoin dead via Seeking Alpha. Bitcoin was trading at ~$54,343 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Cryptocurrencies - They’ll Die”

On 2021-03-16, Steve Miller (Trader) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$56,922 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoin: This Year I Stand To Make $200 Million More Than Elon Musk”

On 2021-03-03, John Hawkins (Professor, University of Canberra) declared Bitcoin dead via The Conversation. Bitcoin was trading at ~$50,422 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoin's Fundamental Value Is Zero”

On 2021-02-19, Steve Hanke (Economist and Professor, Johns Hopkins University) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$55,762 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Feb 18, 2021financial press

“Bitcoin Above $51,000 Is Unsustainable Unless Volatility Subsides”

On 2021-02-18, Financial Analysts (JP Morgan) declared Bitcoin dead via Insider. Bitcoin was trading at ~$51,573 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoin Is A Failure”

On 2021-02-12, Nassim Nicholas Taleb (Essayist, Scholar, Former Trader) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$47,410 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Crypto Twitter (X)

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

“The Fundamental Value Of Bitcoin Is Zero”

On 2021-02-10, Nouriel Roubini (Economist and Professor, NYU) declared Bitcoin dead via Insider. Bitcoin was trading at ~$44,856 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Feb 8, 2021mainstream media

“Bitcoin Too Volatile to be Medium of Exchange, Goldman Sachs Says”

On 2021-02-08, Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani (Head of Consumer and Investment Management, Goldman Sachs) declared Bitcoin dead via Newsweek. Bitcoin was trading at ~$46,436 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Newsweek

Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani

“Bitcoin Is Nothing”

On 2021-01-31, Andy Kessler (Businessman, Investor, and Author) declared Bitcoin dead via Wall Street Journal. Bitcoin was trading at ~$33,130 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

The Wall Street Journal

Jan 25, 2021financial press

“Bitcoin Is an Incredibly Dirty Business”

On 2021-01-25, Lionel Laurent (Columnist, Bloomberg Opinion) declared Bitcoin dead via Bloomberg. Bitcoin was trading at ~$32,255 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Bitcoin Has ‘Nil’ Value”

On 2021-01-22, Jeremy Grantham (Investor) declared Bitcoin dead via Bloomberg. Bitcoin was trading at ~$33,019 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

Jan 12, 2021social media

“The Bitcoin Dream Is Dead”

On 2021-01-12, James Surowiecki (Journalist) declared Bitcoin dead via Medium. Bitcoin was trading at ~$34,060 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.

“Those Who Invest The Most Will Lose The Most”

On 2021-01-02, Peter Schiff (Stock Broker / Economist) declared Bitcoin dead via Twitter. Bitcoin was trading at ~$32,198 at the time. The call joins the growing canon of premature obituaries.