Bitcoin Is Dead

Bitcoin Is Dead FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitcoin dead? Is BTC dead?

No, Bitcoin (BTC) is not dead. Despite being declared dead 467 times since 2010, Bitcoin continues to operate 24/7, processing transactions and maintaining a global network. BTC is not dying. It has survived every death prediction. See our full analysis.

How many times has Bitcoin been declared dead?

Bitcoin has been declared dead 467 times since 2010. Each obituary is documented with the original source, date, author, and Bitcoin's price at the time. View the complete Bitcoin obituary timeline or see detailed statistics.

Will Bitcoin ever die? Can Bitcoin fail?

Critics have predicted Bitcoin's death 467+ times since 2010, yet Bitcoin continues operating. While no technology is guaranteed to last forever, Bitcoin has proven remarkably resilient. The network processes transactions 24/7 with 99.98% uptime since 2009. Learn more about Bitcoin's resilience.

Is Bitcoin going to zero?

Many critics have predicted Bitcoin will crash to zero, including Nobel Prize economists and billionaire investors. However, Bitcoin has never gone to zero and has recovered from multiple 80%+ crashes. The "going to zero" prediction has been made hundreds of times since 2010. See our analysis.

Is Bitcoin dead in 2026?

No, Bitcoin is not dead in 2026. The database is continuously updated with new obituaries. Despite ongoing predictions, Bitcoin continues to trade actively and maintain institutional adoption. Browse obituaries by year: 2026, 2025.

When was Bitcoin first declared dead?

The first Bitcoin obituary was published on October 15, 2010 when Bitcoin was trading at $0.11. Since that first death prediction, Bitcoin has been declared dead 467 more times while increasing significantly in value.

Who are the top Bitcoin critics?

Notable Bitcoin critics include Peter Schiff, Steve Hanke, Warren Buffett, Nouriel Roubini, Jamie Dimon. Our Critics Leaderboard ranks individuals by how many times they've declared Bitcoin dead. Peter Schiff leads with 22 predictions.

What did Warren Buffett say about Bitcoin?

Warren Buffett has called Bitcoin "rat poison squared" and predicted it would come to a bad ending. He has been one of the most prominent Bitcoin critics. See all his predictions on our Warren Buffett Bitcoin page.

What does Peter Schiff think about Bitcoin?

Peter Schiff is the most frequent Bitcoin critic, having declared Bitcoin dead or worthless numerous times while promoting gold. He consistently predicts Bitcoin will crash to zero. See his complete prediction history on our Peter Schiff Bitcoin page.

Have Bitcoin critics been wrong?

Yes, 467 Bitcoin death predictions have been wrong. Every obituary in our database predicted Bitcoin's failure, collapse, or irrelevance, yet Bitcoin continues operating. The first obituary was at $0.11; Bitcoin is now worth significantly more. See our analysis.

What is Bitcoin Is Dead?

Bitcoin Is Dead is the most comprehensive database of Bitcoin obituaries, tracking 467+ instances where Bitcoin has been declared dead by critics, economists, and media since 2010. Browse the interactive chart or full timeline.

What counts as a Bitcoin death?

We include articles, interviews, and public statements predicting 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.

Where does the data come from?

Bitcoin obituaries are sourced from news articles (Bloomberg, Forbes, Financial Times), social media (Twitter/X), interviews, and academic papers. Each entry links to the original source. Historical Bitcoin prices come from CoinGecko and public market data. Learn more on our About page.

What if you bought Bitcoin every time it was declared dead?

If you invested $100 every time Bitcoin was declared dead, you would have invested $46,700 total and would own approximately 1043.47 BTC. See more on our statistics page.

Should I buy Bitcoin?

This site does not provide financial advice. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions. Bitcoin Is Dead is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

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