Posted on 02/11/2026 8:53:04 AM PST by delta7
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) prices continue to fall as the so-called "Tinkerbell Effect" fades, dropping on Wednesday morning to just under $66,000 and hovering around $67,000. Deutsche Bank senior strategist Marion Laboure sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferré to explain what the "Tinkerbell Effect" is, what key factors are driving the shift, and what it all means for the broader crypto market. To watch more expert insights and analysis...
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"Bitcoin is "no longer digital gold," Deutsche Bank strategist Marion Laboure says. "Gold outperformed by 65% in 2025. Bitcoin declined by 6.5%.".....
Yeah, but it can still be digital fools gold!
It is and always has been a game of musical chairs, and many of the big boys are already sitting nice and comfy after cashing out.
For as many people that were selling at $120k there were buyers willing to take it. I sold a whole bunch of silver at $110, now I’m going to patiently wait until I think its ready to buy again. On a side note, selling precious metals to a customer who was glad to take it, then watching it drop like a rock a few days later, maybe wasn’t my best idea for my business though...
Bitcoins, tulips and Beanie Babies. Their only value is the belief that the next rube will pay more for them than you did.
I was puzzled why Bitcoin took off during Biden’s inflation and my gold stagnated. Looks like investors came to their senses and returned to real value and make me a boatload of money.
People are spending real $$$ on some virtual bits, lost somewhere in the cyberspace.
Kind of like building for real $$$ housing in cyberspace.
Nothing real!
The only people who take real advantage from bitcoin are the mafia/cartel people.
Bitcoin provides good vehicle for hiding, money laundering and transfer of ill gotten funds.
I love people who pick a time frame (last six months, twelve months) and then make general statements about the future.
I understand that the crypto world is rife with perception issues. But for DB to come out and say silly things is amazing. DB is not in a great financial position and bankers (especially investment bankers) will never support a new process that effectively puts them out of business.
As with any financial advice, people need to do their own investigations and consider the position of the people giving the advice.
Imagine DBs balance sheet if people actually starting moving value without including them and their greedy little sticky fingers in every transaction.
Bitcoin provides good vehicle for hiding, money laundering and transfer of ill gotten funds.
AI:
“Yes, Bitcoin is traceable because all transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, which allows anyone to view transaction details. While Bitcoin addresses do not directly reveal identities, they can often be linked back to individuals through various methods, making it pseudonymous rather than anonymous....”
More:
https://coinpaper.com/12828/can-bitcoin-be-traced-how-transparent-is-the-blockchain
ALL the world’s Central Banks and major public banks are buying Gold in historic quantities, not Bitcoins, Gold now certified as a “ Tier One Asset”. Dig deeper, ALL US and most world banks per Basel III agreements now must have Gold Revaluation Accounts”, ( GRA’s)....ever wonder why?
Joe Six Pack, youngsters, thin air digital types are always the last to know. I used to think the much talked about “ Great Reset”, transfer of Wealth was just rumor....but now in place...quietly, behind the scenes....transferring “ Wealth” will require a wipeout of paper, thin air, and debt assets....some will do just fine,
Most others? We shall see.
Still worth NOTHING!
Bitcoin was a pyramid scheme and it suckered a lot of dumb people, and others just took advantage of the rise.
But it always was tulips.
Gotta love them Theoretical Robot Pennies.
Shitcoin bump
Don’t knock beanie babies. One day they’ll come back and I’ll be a rich man.
Bitcoin has always been just another form of fiat money. I’m surprised that it has been as successful as it has ben. Definitely out performed my expectations.
Why on earth would they buy bitcoin? It does nothing for their balance sheet?
Just goes to show that YOU don’t understand it and how it relates to the traditional banking systems.
I would never advocate that anyone buy bitcoin (Notice I don’t say ‘invest.’). But far too many people tied to the banking world spend a lot of time shitting on it. Bankers who would lose a lot of money and power if their system even got a dent in it.
In reality, Bitcoin is like Monopoly money, it’s not real money.
Did we ever hear if there is any gold left in Ft Knox?
The Bigger Fool principle seems to be pervasive in a lot of recommendations from the soothsayers.
Wait until my Elvis collectable plates come back, going to the moon I’m telling you
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