Top Simpsons crypto predictions that came true | Al Bawaba (2024)

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ALBAWABA- The Simpsons is a timeless animated series that has earned a reputation for its uncanny ability to predict real-world events. At first glance, it’s as if the directors saw into the future of politics and even stock prices. One of the most technologically advanced and dynamic areas, namely, cryptocurrency, is not spared by the prophetic crystal ball gaze of the show. In this article, we will discuss the crypto prophecies of the Simpsons that probably were not just some jokes at all.

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Simpsons Predicts The Birth of Crypto

Long before Bitcoin existed, The Simpsons introduced the idea of cryptocurrencies in Season 8, Episode 17, which first aired on March 2, 1997. With its allusions to "place for codes," "secret code," and "many codes," the Crypto Barn suggested that digital currencies would play a big role in the financial landscape in the future. Time travel to Season 31, Episode 13, where Lisa Simpson watches an instructional video that describes blockchain and cryptocurrencies, demonstrating the show's ongoing interest in the subject.

XRP Cryptocurrency Predictions

The Simpsons also dabbled in cryptocurrency value prediction, concentrating on XRP. Although an episode purportedly predicted that XRP would be valued at nearly $600, this was later proven to be a hoax. However, other scenes in the series, like the one where Homer's manager receives a card that looks like a modern credit card, stoked rumors that digital assets like XRP may eventually have their own credit cards.

NFTs Take Center Stage

The Simpsons included a reference to the growing trend of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in an episode. The series, titled "Wild Barts Can't Be Token," made allusions to well-known NFT collections, such as Beeple and Bored Ape Yacht Club. Marge's journey through the blockchain was portrayed in the episode, which also included digital avatars, Cryptokittens, and art exhibits. Notably, a brief appearance by the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto was made while clutching a Bitcoin.

LUNA/UST Tragedy

The Simpsons' knack for foreseeing future events has extended to the crypto market turmoil of Terra's LUNA/UST. It's interesting to wonder if the show's writers secretly predicted this course of events given the striking similarities between the collapse of the LUNA cryptocurrency and the series' propensity for predicting financial crises. The fallout from LUNA's collapse is anticipated to cause regulatory reactions towards stablecoins, which would further compound The Simpsons' mysterious prediction. The Simpsons' legacy of foreshadowing endures as the cryptocurrency community and regulators negotiate the fallout, leaving us to wonder if this is just a coincidence or if an enlightening crystal ball is leading us through the turbulent waters of the cryptocurrency world.

Bitcoin's Infinite Rise

In another episode, The Simpsons predicted an infinite rise in the price of Bitcoin. While the show displayed a stock ticker with an infinity sign next to Bitcoin, the reality has been less fantastical. Since the episode's release in April 2021, Bitcoin's price has experienced fluctuations, falling significantly from the depicted infinite rise.

Shiba Inu Coin Prediction

The alleged prediction of Shiba Inu Coin is one of the many circulating predictions that has drawn a lot of attention. Supporters of Shiba Inu have dubbed it the "Dogecoin killer" and the altcoin has grown in popularity due to its Ethereum foundation. The mystery surrounding The Simpsons is further enhanced by their possible prediction of this meme cryptocurrency.

Over the years, The Simpsons has been known for its accurate predictions that always captivate audiences by showing them what could happen in the future. It seems that the producers of this show can instinctively portray the essence and feel of our lives: it is enough for them to predict some world-shaking events and even to dive into cryptocurrency topics. Skepticism is indeed commendable, and one cannot help wondering what the show might mean to its fans. Their predictions concerning the future have continued to fascinate people who have discussed what the future the world can offer.

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