The Economist
What if bitcoin went to zero?
A thought experiment helps uncover the links between crypto and mainstream finance
The Economist, 2021
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A bitcoin slide to zero would ripple across the financial markets.
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Bitcoin owners ride a rollercoaster of steep price swings, even as more and more mainstream investors add the cryptocurrency to their portfolios. The Economist examines the worst-case scenario of a bitcoin implosion and its possible impacts on the broader financial markets. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and doubters, financial professionals, and investors will gain much from this informative look at bitcoin’s systemic risks.
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