Bitcoin Is Dead - Tracking Every Time Bitcoin Has Been Declared Dead
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Last updated: April 4, 2025
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What is Bitcoin Is Dead?
Bitcoin Is Dead has the most comprehensive and up-to-date database of bitcoin obituaries. It tracks and explores every instance where Bitcoin has been declared 'dead' by 'experts' and the media. Every single obituary displayed in the chart and timeline is manually curated and added to ensure accuracy.
How many times has Bitcoin died?
According to our Bitcoin death counter, Bitcoin has been declared dead hundreds of times since 2010. Each time critics announce that Bitcoin is dead, we document it with the original source, date, and Bitcoin's price at that time. Our database shows that despite these Bitcoin obituaries, the cryptocurrency continues to recover. You can view detailed statistics on our Bitcoin death statistics page.
Who are the top Bitcoin critics?
Notable Bitcoin critics include Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, Peter Schiff, and Nouriel Roubini, who have repeatedly predicted Bitcoin's demise. Our Critics Leaderboard ranks individuals by how many times they've declared Bitcoin is dead or worthless. Many critics focus on Bitcoin's volatility, energy usage, or perceived lack of intrinsic value when writing their Bitcoin obituaries.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first decentralized peer-to-peer payment network. The creation of Bitcoin is attributed to an individual or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, who published a white paper in 2008 outlining the concept. Bitcoin's first implementation was released in 2009, marking the start of a new era in digital currency. You can learn more in the original Bitcoin whitepaper.
Why was Bitcoin Is Dead created?
Many consider Bitcoin to be one of the most important inventions in history, as its decentralized nature challenges traditional financial institutions and structures, urging a reevaluation of these systems for the digital age. Critics, however, highlight significant concerns: they claim its notorious price volatility poses a risk to investors and hinders its adoption as a stable currency; the energy-intensive mining process raises serious environmental concerns; its use in illicit activities, such as money laundering and financing terrorism, tarnishes its image; regulatory uncertainties and the complex technological landscape pose challenges for both users and authorities; and issues of accessibility and security risks, including susceptibility to hacks and fraud, question its practicality for widespread use. This dichotomy inspired me to create 'Bitcoin Is Dead'. It tracks and documents the views of Bitcoin skeptics and documents key moments in its history.
Is Bitcoin dead?
No, Bitcoin is not dead. Contrary to its ominous name, 'Bitcoin Is Dead' shows that Bitcoin remains very much alive and active. Market prices, transaction volumes, and block sizes reflect its vitality. I hope this project serves as an informative resource and a testament to Bitcoin's resilience, adaptability, and value.
Should I buy Bitcoin?
That's your decision. Please do your own research. This site is for entertainment purposes only. 'Bitcoin Is Dead' does not and will never provide financial advice or investment recommendations.