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<\/a><\/div>\nLike a phoenix rising from the ashes, Bitcoin has once again defied critics and bounced back from predictions of its demise.<\/p>\n
The leading cryptocurrency has faced hundreds<\/a> of so-called \u201cobituaries\u201d declaring it dead or doomed to fail since its creation in 2009. Yet Bitcoin has shown longevity and resilience in the face of constant critiques. According to 99bitcoins, the latest recorded \u2018death\u2019 was back in April when the price declined from $31,000 to $27,500.<\/p>\n Reviewing the historical \u2018obituaries,\u2019 CNBC and Bloomberg appear most frequently, with 35 and 24 articles calling for the death of Bitcoin, respectively. Headlines included \u2018Bitcoin Is Still Doomed, \u2018Bitcoin Is A Decentralized Ponzi Scheme,\u2019 and \u2018Bitcoin Isn\u2019t The Future Of Money.\u2019<\/p>\n While the cryptocurrency\u2019s long-term trajectory depends on many factors, its ability to repeatedly recover from crashes and criticism is noteworthy. The cryptocurrency continues to find renewed life after each metaphorical funeral.<\/p>\n Bitcoin\u2019s recent bullish movement and endorsement<\/a> from BlackRock brings its price to around $34,000 as of Oct. 24, following a period of stability around the $27,000 mark between March and October, up 78% over the past year<\/a>.<\/p>\n Accompanying the latest peak was a spike in trading volume, signaling increased buying pressure.<\/p>\n The number of predictions of Bitcoin\u2019s demise generally increased over time as crypto went more mainstream. From just a handful in the early years, obituaries numbered in the hundreds starting in 2017 when Bitcoin prices spiked.<\/p>\n Critics often declared Bitcoin dead during major price crashes, with clusters of obituaries around events in late 2017, early 2018, March 2020, and mid-2021. Volatility prompted accusations of bubbles bursting, like the 2013 headline \u201cThe Bitcoin Bubble Has Burst,\u201d when the price was just $84.<\/p>\n Both experts and casual commentators have foretold Bitcoin\u2019s failure. Sources range from mainstream media to individual bloggers, showing broad skepticism.<\/p>\n Initially more measured, criticism grew more hyperbolic over time. Early headlines expressed doubt, while later proclamations labeled Bitcoin a scam, Ponzi scheme, or a bubble ready to pop like 2021\u2019s \u201cBitcoin Is Worse Than A Madoff-style Ponzi Scheme\u201d in the Financial Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some sources persistently predict Bitcoin\u2019s downfall despite being proven wrong by its continued survival. An ongoing desire by some to see cryptocurrency fail appears present.<\/p>\n The reasons cited evolved from Bitcoin\u2019s inability to function as money to lack of regulation, environmental harm, and competition from other coins. Yet, the core narrative of impending collapse persisted.<\/p>\n While Bitcoin has been proclaimed dead 474 times, it endures, whether rising from ashes or emerging from each\u2019 death.\u2019 The recurring story of underestimation remains unfinished, with Bitcoin\u2019s next chapter still unwritten.<\/p>\n All eyes fall on the highly anticipated spot Bitcoin ETF from BlackRock as the investment firm looks to add Bitcoin to its trillions of dollars worth of assets under management.<\/p>\n![\"bitcoin](\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-24-at-12.41.44-1024x575.png\")
Bitcoin died and rose again.<\/h2>\n
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