“The reason I didn’t [buy Bitcoin] is they explained that the way that the public ledger is kept safe is that it takes too much energy to break it... That means it’s got a huge requirement for energy use.”
Steve Keen, Economist · Bitcoin since: -10%
As published by Economic Times
A little perspective.
Bitcoin on that day$71,117April 9, 2026
$100 at that price$89.56At our latest price check
Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $63,690, checked Nov 14, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.
Keep the receipt.
Bitcoin Is Dead. “He Predicted 2008 Crash — Now He Says Bitcoin Could Collapse To Zero. Should Crypto Investors Worry?” — Steve Keen, Economic Times, April 9, 2026. Bitcoin: $71,117.08. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2026-04-09-he-predicted-2008-crash-now-he-says-bitcoin-could-collapse-to-zero-should-crypto-investors-worry