Posted 3/12/2024, 11:26:45 AM
JPMorgan's Dimon Doubles Down on Bitcoin Criticism Despite Record Price Surge
- Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase CEO, remains a critic of Bitcoin despite its price surging to a record high above $72,000
- He defended people's right to buy Bitcoin, comparing it to defending someone's right to smoke cigarettes
- However, he warned that Bitcoin's high price could indicate a bubble and doubts its value, calling it a "pet rock"
- He also doubled down on claims that Bitcoin is used for illegal activities like money laundering and sex trafficking
- Other CEOs like Warren Buffett also continue to doubt Bitcoin, saying it has no inherent value and is like a gambling token