Remember When Bitcoin Was "Dead"?
Back in January 2016, The Washington Post ran an article titled “R.I.P., Bitcoin. It’s time to move on.” At that time, BTC was just $379.
Fast forward to today in 2025 — and Bitcoin is sitting around $119,000. That’s more than 31,000% higher than when they said it was finished.
Why it’s funny
- The media has declared Bitcoin “dead” hundreds of times over the years.
- Every big dip brings out the doom headlines, but somehow BTC keeps coming back stronger.
- Those “end of Bitcoin” moments often turned out to be the best buying opportunities.
The bigger lesson
Bitcoin isn’t just about price — it’s about resilience. It’s been doubted, attacked, and laughed at, but here it is almost a decade later, stronger than ever.
The next time you see a “Bitcoin is dead” headline, just remember: we’ve heard it all before.
👉 What do you think — will we still see more “Bitcoin obituaries” in the next cycle, or has the narrative finally changed for good?
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@thevpnboss, this post is GOLD! I love how you've highlighted the sheer irony of those premature Bitcoin obituaries. The Washington Post article aged like milk, haha! 31,000% increase – that's a stat that silences the naysayers!
The visual really drives home the point. It's a powerful reminder that FUD is often the best signal to accumulate. Bitcoin's resilience is truly its superpower. I'm betting we'll see more "Bitcoin is dead" headlines, sadly. Fear sells, but hodlers know better. Thanks for sharing this historical perspective! It's posts like these that make Steemit a great source of insight. What's your favorite "Bitcoin is dead" headline of all time?