About Bitcoin Is Dead
Last updated: February 23, 2026 • Database contains 467 obituaries
What is Bitcoin Is Dead?
Bitcoin Is Dead is the most comprehensive database tracking every time Bitcoin has been declared "dead" by critics, economists, and media since 2010. The database documents 467 Bitcoin obituaries with original sources, making it the authoritative source for Bitcoin death predictions.
Each entry includes the original source URL, publication date, author name, job title, and Bitcoin's price at the time of the prediction. Browse the full Bitcoin obituary timeline, see obituaries plotted on our interactive chart, or view the top Bitcoin critics.
Why track Bitcoin deaths?
The question "Is Bitcoin dead?" has been asked since Bitcoin was worth $0.23. Nobel Prize winners, billionaires like Warren Buffett, and publications like Forbes and Bloomberg have all declared Bitcoin dead at various points.
This site documents that history. The pattern is notable: Bitcoin keeps getting declared dead, and it keeps not dying. We're not here to mock anyone. Predictions are hard. But the historical record speaks for itself.
Methodology
Inclusion criteria: We include articles, interviews, and public statements that predict Bitcoin's failure, collapse, or demise. This ranges from explicit "Bitcoin is dead" declarations to predictions that Bitcoin will crash to zero or become worthless.
Data collection: Obituaries are manually curated from news articles, social media posts, interviews, and academic papers. Each entry is verified to link to the original source. Historical Bitcoin prices are sourced from CoinGecko and other public market data providers.
Quality standards: We prioritize primary sources and exclude duplicate entries. Entries must contain a clear prediction of Bitcoin's failure or demise to be included. All entries are fact-checked against original sources.
Update frequency: The database is updated regularly as new obituaries are published. We monitor major publications, social media, and cryptocurrency news sources for new predictions.
Data sources
Bitcoin obituaries are sourced from major publications (Bloomberg, Forbes, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, etc.), social media (Twitter/X), interviews, podcasts, and academic papers. Historical Bitcoin price data comes from CoinGecko and other public market data providers.
Explore Bitcoin deaths by year, from 2010 to 2026. View detailed statistics or our glossary of terms.
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Bitcoin Is Dead has been referenced by major cryptocurrency publications and news outlets including Cointelegraph, Yahoo Finance, Benzinga, and others. The database is widely recognized as the most complete source for Bitcoin death predictions.
About the author
Bitcoin Is Dead is created and maintained by Jerry Feng. The project started as a way to document the recurring phenomenon of Bitcoin being declared dead, and has grown into the most comprehensive Bitcoin obituary database available. Jerry has been tracking Bitcoin obituaries since 2017 and maintains the database as a public resource for researchers, journalists, and Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Submit a Bitcoin obituary
Found an obituary we're missing? Reach out on X (Twitter) with a link to the original source and the date it was published. Please include the author name, publication, and relevant quote.
Disclaimer
Bitcoin Is Dead is for informational and entertainment purposes only. This site does not provide financial advice. The inclusion of a prediction in our database does not constitute an endorsement or criticism of the author. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions.