“Bitcoin etc. are by no means currencies, because there is definitely no real value. These so-called cryptocurrencies are pure speculative objects.”
Kurt Pribil, Governing Board Member, Austrian National Bank · Bitcoin since: +839%
As published by Express
‘Bitcoin Price Is Pure Speculation’ Bank Of Austria Chief Attacks Popular Cryptocurrency ↗
A little perspective.
Bitcoin on that day$8,557February 10, 2018
$100 at that price$938.87At our latest price check
Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $80,335, checked Oct 29, 2026, 5:44 AM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.
Keep the receipt.
Bitcoin Is Dead. “‘Bitcoin Price Is Pure Speculation’ Bank Of Austria Chief Attacks Popular Cryptocurrency” — Kurt Pribil, Express, February 10, 2018. Bitcoin: $8,556.61. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2018-02-10-bitcoin-price-is-pure-speculation-bank-of-austria-chief-attacks-popular-cryptocurrency