Historical documents reveal that Epstein was very early aware of Bitcoin, following its development from the very beginning in 2011 when its price was only a few cents and only a few people knew about its existence.

During those initial stages, he acknowledged that the idea was truly brilliant but faced significant technical challenges. However, his stance evolved over time. In 2014, when Bitcoin had matured further, he sent a message to billionaire Peter Thiel expressing his view that Bitcoin was not about becoming a real currency but was primarily a financial asset used for investment and speculation.

Three years later, in 2017, when Bitcoin reached peak public interest and everyone was talking about buying it, he took a completely different stance, clearly replying "No" when asked if he recommended others to invest in it.

This pattern of behavior indicates that the individual was acting solely out of self-interest, investing in Bitcoin from the very beginning while discouraging others from doing what he himself did. In other words, he saw Bitcoin merely as a means for quick profit, not as a true technological revolution. Therefore, he had a clear vested interest in preventing the idea from spreading widely and in maintaining his own investment influence. This pattern of behavior reflects a conflicted and unethical approach to investment opportunities.