Is Bitcoin Really Safe? New Insights from ‘Black Swan’ Author on Recent Crash

Bitcoin has led a global crypto market downturn in the past few days, with the asset down to as low as $49,751 on August 5. This significant plunge from Bitcoin has been attributed by many to the downturn in the Japanese markets.

The Trigger in Japan

Speaking on the crash, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a risk analyst, author of “The Black Swan” and a well-known Bitcoin detractor, sheds light on the origins of the recent market disruptions that have rippled through to cryptocurrencies.

On Monday, the Japanese stock market fell severely, dropping by more than 10%. The report said this plunge came “amid risk from a stronger yen, tighter monetary policy, and concern over the US recession.”

• IS BITCOIN SAFE ?

Bitcoin dipped to a 7-month low during the global market plunge, dropping below $50,000. This fall impacted the crypto market so much that the total liquidations surpassed $1 billion.

Given this significant negative impact attributed to the plunge in the Japanese market, some might question if Bitcoin is still safe, especially as a safe haven.

However, it is worth noting that Bitcoin has since proved to be a digital asset worth considering as a safe haven when it comes to times like this. In March 2023, when major banks in the US were collapsing, Bitcoin saw a rise to as high as $29,000—a notable increase from its lowest levels below $20,000 that month.