“So, there’s these things called nerds and in 2008 one of them we don’t know who because this person or group of persons is still anonymous made up Bitcoin out of thin air using the fake name ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’, which I think are the Japanese words for “monopoly money”.”
Bill Maher, Television Host · Bitcoin since: +36%
As published by Real Time with Bill Maher
A little perspective.
Bitcoin on that day$57,737April 30, 2021
$100 at that price$136.11At our latest price check
Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $78,588, checked Oct 29, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.
Keep the receipt.
Bitcoin Is Dead. “New Rule: Crypto Mania!” — Bill Maher, Real Time with Bill Maher, April 30, 2021. Bitcoin: $57,736.86. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2021-04-30-new-rule-crypto-mania