Bitcoin has faced 472 "dead" claims since 2011 as smaller altcoin volume rises

Bitcoin has been declared "dead" 472 times since 2011, spanning market cycles from prices near $0.11 to above $117,000. While BTC was around $74,773 at press time (down about 1.39%), trading activity has been increasing in smaller altcoins outside the top five assets, suggesting some rotation during a slower market.