The cost of bitcoin fell from almost 10 thousand dollars to 9.2 thousand after the criticism of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, reports CNBC.

On the air of the television channel, Gates called bitcoin one of the most speculative things in the world. "You do not produce anything, so do not expect that its price will rise. This is a theory of a bigger fool in its pure form, "Gates said..

On the eve of bitcoin came close to the mark of 10 thousand dollars, 40% after winning the fall of the beginning of the year.

After the statements of Gates today at 10:00 am, the crypto currency cost 9.3 thousand dollars and continued to get cheaper.