Bitcoin has been declared dead 478 times since 2010, according to a tracker that records public predictions of the cryptocurrency’s demise.
An analysis of those calls shows what $1,000 invested at each prominent moment would be worth today, using dates linked to statements made by public figures and institutions.
The record, compiled by Bitcoin Deaths, includes 24 such declarations this month alone. The first was recorded in December 2010, when one bitcoin was worth $0.11.
Among the most frequent critics are Peter Schiff, who has made 26 death calls, economist Steve Hanke with 10, and Warren Buffett with eight.
Some of the people who criticised bitcoin later softened their positions. Jamie Dimon said within four months that he regretted describing bitcoin as a fraud.
Since then, JPMorgan has developed substantial blockchain infrastructure and owns a sizable amount of bitcoin. Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company led by Buffett, also changed its position on cryptocurrency in 2025.
Donald Trump subsequently ran and won on a pro-crypto platform.
The long-running “bitcoin is dead” format has nevertheless continued. As recently as last week, prominent angel investor Jason Calacanis described bitcoin as a bouncing “dead cat” while its price was moving above $81,000.
His comment prompted responses from Michael Saylor and Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood.
Bitcoin is currently trading near $86,500, having risen 14% over the past seven days. Despite that increase, the cryptocurrency remains about 30% below its record high of $126,080.
Spot funds also recorded their largest daily inflow of 2026, taking in $999 million.
In the options market, one bitcoin trader paid $3.17 million upfront while targeting a price of $95,000 by October 30.
Bitcoin Deaths’ figures provide a record of how repeated predictions of collapse have contrasted with the cryptocurrency’s subsequent price movements. The number of death notices has continued to grow despite bitcoin reaching new highs and attracting further institutional investment.
