Bitcoin Declared Dead 21 Times in 2026, Yet It Still Stands
Despite death calls, Bitcoin's value remains above $60,000.
1Bitcoin Death Announcements
Bitcoin death announcements archive public statements, headlines, articles, and tweets declaring Bitcoin dead, worthless, or destined to hit zero. These independently tracked lists preserve every notable death call from journalists, economists, bankers, politicians, and Bitcoin's most notorious critics. Since 2010, Bitcoin supporters have kept records of every editorial declaring Bitcoin officially dead.
2Google Trends Data
Google Trends shows that the public also participates in these death announcements. In 2026, searches for 'Bitcoin is dead' reached a perfect score of 100 between January 31 and February 7. However, by late May and early June, this score dropped to 52, and last week it practically vanished. This indicates that Bitcoin remains relevant despite the death calls.
3Bitcoin Death List Statistics
Bitcoindeaths.com has counted at least 475 Bitcoin death announcements. Buying $100 worth of Bitcoin after each announcement would have cost $47,500, and this investment would now be worth approximately $65,606. This represents a profit of $18,106. So far in 2026, there have been 21 death announcements, and there is still much of the year left.
4Peter Schiff's Criticism
Bitcoin's longtime critic Peter Schiff declared Bitcoin dead on June 16, 2026. Schiff's statement read, 'For most investors, it will feel like zero... Bitcoin will lose over 99% of its market value, even if it still trades above zero.' Schiff is known as one of Bitcoin's most persistent detractors.
5Historical Background
From 2010 to 2026, the most Bitcoin death announcements were made in 2017, with 93 recorded that year. In 2018, this number dropped to 74. On the other hand, there were no death announcements in 2012. Bitcoin's early years, from 2010 to 2012, were relatively quiet, and no one bothered writing its epitaph.
6Bitcoin's Current State
Bitcoin is trading 50% below its all-time high of $126,000 reached in the first week of October 2025. This shows that Bitcoin is in a prolonged bear market. However, this decline is milder compared to Bitcoin's crash in 2017. The years 2018 and 2019 were particularly challenging for Bitcoin.
7Critics and Supporters
Bitcoin death announcements are likely to continue, but will Bitcoin actually die? Supporters and even many observers doubt it, regardless of how many times critics like Krugman and Schiff declare its end. Bitcoin's future remains uncertain.
8Bitcoin's Future
Bitcoin's resilience despite death announcements could be a significant indicator of the future of digital assets. Even if critics' predictions do not come true, Bitcoin's long-term impact and role in the financial system will continue to be debated. In this process, there are important lessons for both Bitcoin supporters and critics.
Original article: Bitcoin News — Bitcoin 2026'da 21 Kez Öldü İlan Edildi, Ancak Hala Ayakta