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‘Bitcoin is a gambling token and it doesn't have any intrinsic value’ — Warren Buffett

The nonagenarian said there’s been an “explosion of gambling” while comparing Bitcoin to roulette, sports booking, and chain letters. Warren Buffett once again took up his familiar role as conductor of the FUD train in yet another anti-cryptocurrency interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box on April 12.  “We’ve had an explosion of gambling ,” the magnate told CNBC by way of describing the cryptocurrency market. He then added “I like to bet on a football game if I’m sitting and watching, it makes it more interesting. But I don’t think I want to make a living trying to bet against the house.” This represents somewhat of a softening of Buffett’s historical stance on Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency. Over the years, he’s made a habit of downtalking crypto with some of his most controversial quotes coming from previous CNBC interviews. "People like to play the lottery," says Warren Buffett on the crypto craze. "It's appealing to the gambling instinct. We've had an explosio...

Bitcoin is beating Warren Buffett’s 'crypto bet' in 2023

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Bitcoin's rebound in 2023 has also seen Coinbase stock gaining over 100% year-to-date, boosting Cathie Wood's ARK portfolio. In 2023, Bitcoin (BTC) and Cathie Wood's Coinbase (COIN) investment are finally outperforming Warren Buffett's popular " crypto bet" in Brazil's fintech giant Nubank (NU).  Bitcoin vs. crypto-exposure stocks NU, COIN As of March 17, Bitcoin's price is up nearly 55% year-to-date (YTD). In comparison, Nubank has risen by only 26%. Meanwhile, another crypto-exposure asset, namely Coinbase stock (COIN), has seen the biggest rebound of the three, rising over 100% YTD.  BTC/USD and COIN versus NU yearly performance. Source: TradingView Nevertheless, Buffett's investment has fared better than COIN over the past 12 months. As of March 17, NU is down 38% year-over-year compared to COIN's 61.76%, nearly equal to Bitcoin's 37% losses in the same period. Warren Buffett sticks by his neobank investment Buffett's investment f...