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Casascius Bar: 13 Years, $10M Gain, and a Tough Decision

Casascius Bar: 13 Years, $10M Gain, and a Tough Decision

Just like John Galt’s story, HRIS’s Casascius bar serves as an excellent illustrative example to the emotional and financial rollercoaster that is Bitcoin investment. This story gets even cooler once physical collectibles get involved. In 2012, Galt paid only $500 for a Casascius bar with 100 BTC. Fast forward to...

Casascius Bar Move Shows Bitcoin's Real Problem Isn't Price, It's Trust

Casascius Bar Move Shows Bitcoin's Real Problem Isn't Price, It's Trust

A user by the name of “John Galt” just recently moved 100 BTC from a Casascius bar, which he had held for 13 years. This important transaction is more than just another tick on the Bitcoin price chart. It's a glaring neon sign pointing to a persistent, and often glossed-over,...

Casascius Bar Owner Just Proved Bitcoin's Power. Are YOU Ready?

Casascius Bar Owner Just Proved Bitcoin's Power. Are YOU Ready?

Picture yourself carrying around a lottery ticket for thirteen years, all the while being told it could eventually be worth a fortune. Now picture that ticket turns out to be worth millions. Here’s the real story of “John Galt.” Recently, he withdrew 100 BTC from a Casascius bar (a physical...

Casascius Bar: A $10M Lesson on Bitcoin Security Risks & Rewards

Casascius Bar: A $10M Lesson on Bitcoin Security Risks & Rewards

John Galt, a name ripped straight from Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, held a physical Casascius bar containing 100 BTC for 13 years. Today, that Bitcoin would be worth more than $10 million. That may be a fun story, but what can you and I take away from the adventure of...

This Casascius Bar Move Proves Bitcoin's Future is Brighter Than Ever

This Casascius Bar Move Proves Bitcoin's Future is Brighter Than Ever

Picture this — you are holding a bit of history in your hands, a tangible relic of an ongoing digital revolution. Now, picture that same relic, but it’s worth more than $10 million. That’s exactly the predicament “John Galt,” a BitcoinTalk user, experienced with his Casascius bar. You’re carrying around...

Casascius Bar: 100 BTC Moved After 13 Years! What's Next?

Casascius Bar: 100 BTC Moved After 13 Years! What's Next?

Introduction to Casascius Gold Bar HoldersThe story of the Casascius bar is a much richer tale than just physical Bitcoin. It’s a wonderful confluence of foresight, patience, and the evolving relationship between physical assets and digital currency. Recently, news broke that someone finally moved 100 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Casascius...

Casascius Bar Redemption A Loss For Crypto History Or Smart Move?

Casascius Bar Redemption A Loss For Crypto History Or Smart Move?

The upcoming redemption of a Casascius bar holding 100 BTC has everyone in the crypto world chattering. It was the responsible act of financial prudence, or the unfortunate deletion of one of the last visible remnants of Bitcoin’s origins. I think it's a little of both, and the story highlights...