March 14, 2014 (CNBC):

“It’s a mirage basically.”

Straight from the Oracle

The Story Isn’t Over Yet

January 10, 2018 (CNBC):

“I can say almost with certainty that cryptocurrencies will come to a bad ending.”

April 12, 2023 (CNBC):

“A gambling token.”

May 5, 2018 (Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting):

“Probably rat poison squared.”

“If you buy something like bitcoin or some cryptocurrency, you don’t really have anything that has produced anything. You’re just hoping the next guy pays more.”                  April 30, 2018

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Straight from the Oracle

A Digital Artwork on Bitcoin, Crypto and Warren Buffett

The artwork Straight from the Oracle stages an epic clash between opinion and reality. Warren Buffett’s harsh critiques of Bitcoin appear in glowing letters as the markets unfold in the background – relentless, unpredictable, contradictory. His words are fixed, yet the numbers tell a different truth. That’s why this piece is one of my favorites: it’s alive, ever-changing, and a powerful reminder that the story is far from over. It also serves as a lesson that one should not be married to past decisions – adaptability is key in an ever-shifting world.

 

  • Installation shaped by real-time data
  • Comparing Bitcoin and Berkshire Hathaway’s performance over 10+ years.
  • Constantly shifting and evolving visual experience

Many thanks to TRADINGVIEW for their technical support, without which this project would not have been possible.

Lives and works in Munich, Germany

NowWay is Michael Saalfeld, a real-time artist exploring the ever-changing nature of the stock market through hyperrealism. My work unfolds in real-time, questioning established financial theories and exposing unseen dynamics. By blending technology and time, I aim to transform the way viewers perceive financial systems – perhaps even sharpening their instincts as investors.

email: info@beat-the-market.com