“Cryptocurrencies are going up because they are going up; they are the Kardashians of the financial world; famous for being famous. But fame does not last forever, nor do market manias. Then the very same very wise, high profile and analytical financial observers will then try to convince us that they were the first to warn us!”
Bill Harris, Former CEO, PayPal · Bitcoin since: +1,784%
As published by South China Morning Post
A little perspective.
Bitcoin on that day$4,185September 28, 2017
$100 at that price$1,884At our latest price check
Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $78,848, checked Oct 29, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.
Bill Harris appears in 3 recorded obituaries. 93 declarations were recorded in 2017.
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Bitcoin Is Dead. “Bitcoin's Fabulous Rise Will Eventually End In Tears” — Bill Harris, South China Morning Post, September 28, 2017. Bitcoin: $4,185.29. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2017-09-28-bitcoins-fabulous-rise-will-eventually-end-in-tears