Milestone: Bitcoin has not been declared dead in over a year

Amid the ongoing Bitcoin ( BTC ) bull run, the asset has achieved a notable milestone where over a year has passed without it being declared “dead” by major media outlets or financial commentators. Data from the Bitcoin Obituaries tracker , which records each instance where the cryptocurrency is pronounced worthless or doomed, shows the most recent entry was on April 17, 2024, when an X post claimed ‘BTC Headed to the End Game.’ At the time, Bitcoin’s price hovered around $60,996. Earlier, on February 22, the European Central Bank published ‘Bitcoin Has Failed’ when BTC was valued at $51,304.97. In December 2023, Forbes predicted ‘BlackRock Will Completely Destroy Bitcoin’ at a price of $42,520, while in April 2023, claims that ‘Crypto Is Dead In America’ emerged when Bitcoin traded at $27,817.50. Bitcoin obituary timeline. Source: 99 Bitcoins The tracker now counts 477 “deaths” since Bitcoin’s inception. Meanwhile, data retrieved by Finbold from Bitcoin Is Dead shows that as of August 12, if investors had put $100 into Bitcoin each time such a “death” was announced, their holdings would now be worth over $123.47 million. Why Bitcoin has recorded low ‘deaths’ The prolonged absence of new “death” pronouncements reflects a shift in sentiment driven by multiple factors. For instance, institutional adoption has been a key player, particularly after the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded ( ETF ) products in March 2024. This move spurred billions in inflows from major asset managers such as BlackRock, driving prices to record highs near $73,800 and strengthening Bitcoin’s legitimacy in traditional finance. Corporate treasuries have also played a role, with companies continuing to accumulate significant Bitcoin holdings. At the same time, the cryptocurrency’s price behavior has shown periods of reduced volatility compared to earlier boom-and-bust cycles, further calming investor fears. For much of 2025, Bitcoin has maintained its price above $110,000, trading at $118,890 as of press time, with the $120,000 target still in play. Bitcoin seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold Beyond the data, Bitcoin’s cultural narrative has matured; its repeated recoveries from past crashes have made critics more hesitant to declare its demise yet again. Featured image via Shutterstock The post Milestone: Bitcoin has not been declared dead in over a year appeared first on Finbold .

Source: Finbold