Bill Gates Lambastes Crypto and NFTs, Says They’re Based on ‘Greater Fool Theory’

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, one of the world’s richest men, criticized cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens as “100% based on greater fool theory” at a TechCrunch conference earlier this month.

The tech billionaire reiterated his support for traditional investing over the crypto craze, saying that he was “not long or short” on virtual assets, which have plummeted dramatically in price amid a wider crypto downturn. Since November, Bitcoin has plummeted to dramatic new lows, after reaching an all-time high exceeding $68,000 last year.