這 5 個人最初批評比特幣，但後來改變了主意

儘管比特幣自問世以來就面臨著許多批評，但隨著市場的發展，即使是最直言不諱的批評者也不得不三思而後行。

People can change their minds about a lot of things, and the crypto market is no exception. Even the most vocal critics have had to think twice as the market has grown. Here are five people who have changed their minds about crypto assets, from Donald Trump to Mark Cuban.

人們可以改變對許多事情的看法，加密貨幣市場也不例外。隨著市場的成長，即使是最直言不諱的批評者也不得不三思而後行。從唐納德·川普到馬克·庫班，有五個人改變了對加密資產的看法。

1. Donald Trump: Bitcoin “is very volatile and not based on anything”

1. 唐納德·川普：比特幣“非常不穩定，沒有任何基礎”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is a great example of how people can change their minds about cryptocurrencies. At first, he was really critical of the sector.

美國前總統川普是人們如何改變對加密貨幣看法的一個很好的例子。起初，他對該行業確實持批評態度。

In 2019, he tweeted that he wasn’t a fan of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He said they aren’t money and their value is highly volatile and based on nothing.

2019年，他在推特上表示，他不喜歡比特幣和其他加密貨幣。他說，它們不是金錢，它們的價值波動很大，而且毫無根據。

…and International. We have only one real currency in the USA, and it is stronger than ever, both dependable and reliable. It is by far the most dominant currency anywhere in the World, and it will always stay that way. It is called the United States Dollar!

....和國際。我們在美國祇有一種真實貨幣，而且它比以往任何時候都更強大，既可靠又可靠。它是迄今為止世界上最具主導地位的貨幣，並且將永遠保持這種狀態。它的名字叫美元！

He also said that the U.S. dollar is and will continue to be the most dominant currency in the world.

他也表示，美元現在並將繼續是世界上最主要的貨幣。

However, Trump’s position has evolved. As a candidate for the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, he has officially endorsed Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.

然而，川普的立場已經改變。作為 2024 年美國總統選舉的候選人，他正式認可了比特幣和更廣泛的加密市場。

Earlier this year, at a rally, he criticized policies that are bad for crypto assets and said that the U.S. needs fair regulatory frameworks. Since then, Trump has kept saying things that are pro-crypto.

今年早些時候，在一次集會上，他批評了不利於加密資產的政策，並表示美國需要公平的監管框架。從那時起，川普就一直在說支持加密貨幣的話。

In addition to accepting crypto assets for his campaign donations, he recently appointed J.D. Vance, a pro-crypto senator, as his campaign vice president. This move underscores his support for the crypto market.

除了接受加密資產作為競選捐款外，他最近還任命支持加密貨幣的參議員 JD Vance 擔任競選副總統。此舉凸顯了他對加密貨幣市場的支持。

2. Larry Fink: Bitcoin is “a tool for money laundering”

2.拉里·芬克：比特幣是“洗錢工具”

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's views on crypto assets have also changed a lot over the years. At first, Fink wasn’t sure about cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin.

貝萊德執行長拉里·芬克（Larry Fink）多年來對加密資產的看法也發生了很大變化。起初，芬克對加密貨幣，尤其是比特幣並不確定。

In 2017, he described BTC as a “tool for money laundering” during a meeting with the Institute of International Finance. By July 2018, he reiterated that BlackRock’s clients were not interested in investing in Bitcoin.

2017年，他在與國際金融協會的一次會議上將比特幣描述為「洗錢工具」。到 2018 年 7 月，他重申貝萊德的客戶對投資比特幣不感興趣。

But like Trump, Fink has changed his mind. In January 2024, he compared Bitcoin to gold, stating it’s an asset that offers protection.

但和川普一樣，芬克也改變了主意。 2024 年 1 月，他將比特幣與黃金進行了比較，稱這是一種提供保護的資產。

“Ultimately, it’s not much different from what gold has represented for thousands of years. It’s a class of assets that provides protection,” he told CNBC.

「最終，它與數千年來黃金所代表的東西沒有太大區別。這是一類提供保護的資產，」他告訴 CNBC。

In March, he expressed being “pleasantly surprised” by the success of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) launched by his company.

3月份，他對公司推出的iShares比特幣信託ETF（IBIT）的成功表示「驚喜」。

Recently, Fink explained why his opinion has changed. He revealed he did personal research to better understand crypto assets. Now, he views Bitcoin as a “legitimate financial tool” that can provide returns uncorrelated with traditional financial markets.

最近，芬克解釋了他的觀點改變的原因。他透露，他進行了個人研究以更好地了解加密資產。現在，他將比特幣視為一種“合法的金融工具”，可以提供與傳統金融市場不相關的回報。

3. Mark Cuban: “I’d rather have bananas than Bitcoin”

3.馬克庫班：“我寧願吃香蕉也不願吃比特幣”

On the list is billionaire and American politician Mark Cuban, who made a surprising about-face on Satoshi Nakamoto’s currency.

名單上有億萬富翁、美國政治家馬克·庫班（Mark Cuban），他對中本聰的貨幣做出了令人驚訝的轉變。

He’s been critical of the asset for a while now, particularly regarding its importance and utility. In a video published in 2019, he said BTC had “no intrinsic value.”

一段時間以來，他一直對這項資產持批評態度，特別是在其重要性和實用性方面。在 2019 年發布的一段影片中，他表示 BTC「沒有內在價值」。

Cuban went further, revealing he “would prefer to have bananas over Bitcoin.”

庫班更進一步，透露他「更喜歡香蕉而不是比特幣」。

But times have changed, and Mark Cuban has started investing in crypto. In recent years, he’s been promoting crypto projects like Layer 2 Polygon (MATIC) and Injective (INJ).

但時代已經改變了，馬克·庫班已經開始投資加密貨幣。近年來，他一直在推廣 Layer 2 Polygon (MATIC) 和 Injective (INJ) 等加密專案。

On July 17 of this year, he acknowledged that “the Bitcoin market is global.” With the dollar struggling, Cuban believes BTC could stand out and become a “global currency.”

今年7月17日，他承認「比特幣市場是全球性的」。隨著美元陷入困境，庫班相信比特幣可以脫穎而出並成為「全球貨幣」。

4. Kevin O’Leary: Bitcoin is “garbage” and a “useless currency”

4. Kevin O'Leary：比特幣是“垃圾”和“無用的貨幣”

Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian businessman and co-founder of O’Leary Funds and SoftKey. For long-time industry followers, it might be surprising that he has embraced cryptocurrencies.

Kevin O'Leary 是一位加拿大商人，也是 O'Leary Funds 和 SoftKey 的共同創辦人。對於長期的行業追隨者來說，他接受加密貨幣可能會令人驚訝。

He used to think Bitcoin was “garbage” and a “useless currency.” O’Leary was convinced that crypto assets were just “pure speculation.” Now, he’s a big believer in Bitcoin and even calls it “digital gold.”

他曾經認為比特幣是“垃圾”，是“無用的貨幣”。奧利裡堅信加密資產只是「純粹的投機」。現在，他是比特幣的忠實信徒，甚至稱之為「數位黃金」。

In April 2024, O’Leary revealed he had allocated 11% of his portfolio to cryptocurrencies. He also stated he prefers holding Bitcoin rather than investing in Bitcoin Spot ETFs.

2024 年 4 月，奧利裡透露，他已將投資組合的 11% 配置為加密貨幣。他也表示，他更喜歡持有比特幣，而不是投資比特幣現貨 ETF。

“If you’re a maximalist like me and you see Bitcoin as digital gold for the long term, you’ll never invest in an ETF,” he said.

「如果你像我一樣是一個極端主義者，並且你將比特幣視為長期的數位黃金，那麼你永遠不會投資 ETF，」他說。

Although this stance seems to divide many, it shows his confidence in the asset’s potential.

儘管這一立場似乎引起了許多人的分歧，但這表明了他對該資產潛力的信心。

5. Andrew Tate: “A way to make money without contributing to society”

5.安德魯·泰特：“一種無需為社會做出貢獻就能賺錢的方法”

Andrew Tate is a public figure, former boxer, and British-American businessman

安德魯泰特 (Andrew Tate) 是一位公眾人物、前拳擊手和英美商人