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Because it broke $1b market cap?

Because it was on many financial paper front pages?

Because all the usual suspects (forex watchers) saw a bubble coming?

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    This question is likely to invite speculation and discussion. For that reason, I'm voting to close it.
    – Nick ODell
    Apr 5, 2013 at 22:10

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A large number of people in certain countries in Europe have begun using BTC as a place to shelter some of their financial holdings from government seizure.

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    Not that I necessarily disagree, but can you cite this claim?
    – BinaryMage
    Apr 5, 2013 at 18:52
  • Aren't those people playing with fire anyway given the wild fluctuation we might reasonably expect in the future? I realize govt seizure is worse, but aren't there less risky places to shelter their funds?
    – themirror
    Apr 5, 2013 at 18:57

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