When This Happens, Bitcoin Could Be Doomed. Bitcoin Obituary #175

Obituary #175 · · Bitcoin at $10,895
“For those who may not recall, bitcoin upgraded its blockchain four months ago, boosting its capacity while lowering transaction fees and settlement times. This was done to attract big businesses, but there’s nothing to guarantee that bitcoin’s blockchain will be the preferred choice when there are so many other choices.”
After the last word

A little perspective.

Bitcoin on that day$10,895December 2, 2017
$100 at that price$626.12At our latest price check

Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $68,216, checked Nov 13, 2026, 11:08 PM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.

Sean Williams appears in 2 recorded obituaries. 93 declarations were recorded in 2017.

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Bitcoin Is Dead. “When This Happens, Bitcoin Could Be Doomed” — Sean Williams, The Motley Fool, December 2, 2017. Bitcoin: $10,895.01. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2017-12-02-when-this-happens-bitcoin-could-be-doomed

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