Billionaire Investor Carl Icahn: Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies Are 'Ridiculous' | CNBC

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says he doesn't like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, calling them "ridiculous."

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Billionaire Investor Carl Icahn: Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies Are 'Ridiculous' | CNBC

[Chrisusa]

How are you against something you dont understand.

[khublam]

At least he admits he doesn't know and acknowledges the he might be wrong, many others don't even do that.

[kwrusso]

He admits he does not understand cryptos. Just another ignorant talking head!

[BigtimeBigA]

Bought NEO at 4am st $71 and Ethereum at $598, currently at $106 and $790 in 12 hours. Crypto is volatile, it u need to know what ur doing and set limit orders. Great interview about bitcoin, “ maybe it’s because I’m old, I just don’t know much about it”. Such an informative interview!

[lizardo]

Hi, I don't do any research and don't understand technology. I'm Carl Icahn and I approve this message. Bitcoin don't care.

[ericp]

Looks like he changed his tune since then.

[miketrav]

To old lol. Can't teach an old dog new tricks

[TheKaPowie]

I completely disagree with him. But at least he recognizes his lack of understanding at the end

[ericp]

Basically an old man hating what he doesn’t understand.

[kokoronai]

Old guy is clearly out of his element here. At least he [kind of] admits it, lol. Still, if you don't understand something, you should refrain from calling it ridiculous. Because that's ridiculous.

[MarinescuDan]

How can you hate them, if you don't frikin' understand them?!

[billvancouver]

Dinosaurs trying to talk intelligently about making fire.

[guinthehouse]

Kinda similar to Warren Buffett missing out on Amazon, Google, Apple investments because he doesn't "understand" the technology behind it, huh? WB made enough money from companies that doesn't have potential for new innovation like Coca-Cola, chocolate, and other candy companies.

[tothsloth]

Exactly. You don't understand it. So how is it ridiculous?

[Jbeezy]

He straight up said he doesn't understand it lol

[gina]

BREAKING NEWS: ANOTHER OLD MAN YELLS AT BITCOIN!

[domitron]

So some big Wall Street billionaire doesn't like Bitcoin - what's new? It's interfering with his turf, of course. Also he sure hates something he is "too old for" and "doesn't understand".

[JP-qxqk]

Lol wow Icahn was almost incomprehensible regarding his opinion on cryptocurrency.

[staunchlyspeaking]

These dinosaurs can’t even comprehend the crypto tsunami that’s coming their way. They are just like the person who just stands on the beach and watches the wave until it hits.

[jamesrobbins]

At least he does admit he knows nothing about Bitcoin, and isn't one of these morons who talks it down 24/7 despite knowing NOTHING about it's benefits, technology, and potential in the future (Nouriel Roubini, cough cough).