“Bitcoin is the greatest scam in history” – Recode | $8,891.62

Maria Martinez
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I’m tired of saying, “Be careful, it’s speculative.” Then, “Be careful, it’s gambling.” Then, “Be careful, it’s a bubble.” Okay, I’ll say it: Bitcoin is a scam.

In my opinion, it’s a colossal pump-and-dump scheme, the likes of which the world has never seen. In a pump-and-dump game, promoters “pump” up the price of a security creating a speculative frenzy, then “dump” some of their holdings at artificially high prices. And some cryptocurrencies are pure frauds.

The losers are ill-informed buyers caught up in the spiral of greed. The result is a massive transfer of wealth from ordinary families to internet promoters.

Promoters claim cryptocurrency is valuable as (1) a means of payment, (2) a store of value and/or (3) a thing in itself. None of these claims are true.

1. Means of Payment. Bitcoins are accepted almost nowhere, and some cryptocurrencies nowhere at all. Even where accepted, a currency whose value can swing 10 percent or more in a single day is useless as a means of payment.

2. Store of Value. Extreme price volatility also makes bitcoin undesirable as a store of value. And the storehouses — the cryptocurrency trading exchanges — are far less reliable and trustworthy than ordinary banks and brokers.

Indeed, for the vast majority of uses, bitcoin has no role.
Cryptocurrency is best-suited for one use: Criminal activity. Because transactions can be anonymous — law enforcement cannot easily trace who buys and sells — its use is dominated by illegal endeavors.

Eulogy made by Bill Harris

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Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk asset class. This article is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. You could lose all of your capital.
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Maria Martinez
Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez is an esteemed blockchain enthusiast who has spent many years as a writer specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. With over a decade of experience navigating the complexities of this niche, Maria brings a meticulous eye for detail... Read More

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2 thoughts on "“Bitcoin is the greatest scam in history” – Recode | $8,891.62"

  1. When a cryptocurrency criticism doesn’t bother to mention anything about mining or how mining works, you have to wonder how much depth of knowledge the writer really has on the subject beyond a simple prejudice against any currency not backed by hard assets. Just sayin’…

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