A handful of movies and documentaries about cryptocurrency were released in the last ten years, highlighting the importance of blockchain technology. While some movies focused on scams in the crypto markets, the others went on an investigative storyline on who could the anonymous Bitcoin founder, known as Satoshi Nakamoto. In this article, we will highlight the top three movies and documentaries on cryptocurrencies for your entertainment.
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Top 3 Movies About Cryptocurrency
1. “Cryptocurrency: Netflix Explained” (2018)
In one of the “Netflix Explained” series, the episode titled “Cryptocurrency” was released in June 2018. The episode gives a quick tour of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and is an ideal learning space for beginners. The series highlights how people turned into millionaires and billionaires with their investments in a short time period.
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2. “The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin” (2014)
Amazon Prime released a documentary on cryptocurrencies titled “The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin” in 2014. The documentary showcases how Bitcoin changed the financial landscape and also touches on the topic of leading altcoins. The 2014 film also focuses on Satoshi Nakamoto but is unable to decode his/her real identity.
You can watch the trailer of the movie below:
3. “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King” (2022)
Netflix released yet another crypto thriller titled “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King” in 2022. The documentary focuses on the mysterious death of Gerald Cotten, the founder of the Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, QuadrigaCX.
Cotten mysteriously died in 2018 when it was revealed that nearly $250 million of investor’s money was missing. Moreover, his funds were inaccessible, as only Cotten had the passwords to all the cold wallets. You can watch the trailer of the documentary below.
While these are the top three movies on cryptocurrencies, the others are “Cryptopia”, released in 2020, and “Crypto”, released in 2019.