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At the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos, Jamie Dimon, the Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, revived his enduring skepticism towards Bitcoin, likening it to a <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/01/17/jamie-dimon-bitcoin-davos-pet-rock-jpmorgan-blackrock-larry-fink-crypto/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">“pet rock”</a> and dismissing any intrinsic value it might possess.
In this latest iteration of his critique, Dimon not only reiterated his reservations about the cryptocurrency but also raised concerns about its potential involvement in illicit activities, casting a pervasive shadow over its credibility and functional utility.
<h2 id="strong-michael-saylor-fires-back-at-jamie-dimon-strong">Michael Saylor Fires Back At Jamie Dimon</h2>
While Dimon’s disparaging remarks were not entirely novel, they swiftly elicited reactions from both advocates and skeptics within the Bitcoin community. Michael Saylor, the former CEO of MicroStrategy and an unwavering proponent of Bitcoin, promptly countered Dimon’s dismissal with a cleverly crafted tweet.
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 If you encounter a strange new asset (“Pet Rock”) circulating on a blockchain that “does nothing” other than allow people to own something they can “trade among themselves” without fear of debasement or theft, you have just discovered digital money. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a>
 — Michael Saylor<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/26a1.png" alt="⚡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1747645322392678572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">January 17, 2024</a>
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In a touch of sarcasm, Saylor emphasized Bitcoin’s core features, portraying it as a revolutionary digital asset that facilitates ownership and trade without succumbing to the perils of debasement or theft.
Saylor’s tweet resonated deeply within the crypto community, transforming into a clever rebuttal to Dimon’s skepticism. The ensuing proliferation of memes and discussions on social media platforms created an online echo chamber that underscored the fervent opinions on both sides of the Bitcoin spectrum.
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 JP Morgan CEO, Jamie Dimon says “<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> doesn’t have value”
 “It’s only use cases are sex trafficking &amp; terrorism financing etc…”
 However, WATCH WHAT THEY DO, NOT WHAT THEY SAY…
 JP Morgan was recently announced as an ‘Authorised Participant’ for BlackRock’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> ETF.… <a href="https://t.co/29gbuPRU2z" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/29gbuPRU2z</a>
 — Crypto With Leo (@CryptoWithLeo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoWithLeo/status/1745101082798194996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">January 10, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="strong-novogratz-vs-dimon-hypocrisy-unveiled-strong">Novogratz Vs. Dimon: ‘Hypocrisy’ Unveiled</h2>
Adding fuel to the already fervent debate was Mike Novogratz, the founder of Galaxy Digital and another influential figure in the Bitcoin space. Novogratz didn’t mince words, labeling Dimon’s pronouncements as the “epitome of hypocrisy.”
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 We should have a market on when the grinch’s heart grows three sizes!!
 Either price or time. <a href="https://t.co/7diGBZjNIt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/7diGBZjNIt</a>
 — Mike Novogratz (@novogratz) <a href="https://twitter.com/novogratz/status/1733559947164598326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 9, 2023</a>
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He pointed to Dimon’s track record of inaccurate Bitcoin predictions and accused him of double standards, given JPMorgan’s active involvement in blockchain technology. Novogratz’s intervention not only heightened the criticism against Dimon but also injected an insider’s perspective into the discourse.
While Dimon’s analogy of Bitcoin as a “pet rock” may not single-handedly divert the trajectory of the cryptocurrency, it undeniably adds another layer to the multifaceted debate. Traditional financial figures like Dimon maintain a cautious stance, emphasizing the decentralized nature and potential risks associated with Bitcoin.
Conversely, proponents such as Saylor and Novogratz persist in championing Bitcoin’s technological innovation and the promise it holds for a more accessible and borderless financial system.
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Saylor Smashes Dimon’s ‘Pet Rock’ Analogy: ‘It’s Digital Money, Jamie!’

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