Bitcoin traders increase leverage longs even as crypto critics say BTC is a “pure Ponzi” 
In the past 48-hours Bitcoin traders added to their leveraged long positions even as crypto critics and politicians ramp up their criticism of cryptocurrencies. 
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### Response: In the past 48-hours Bitcoin traders added to their leveraged long positions even as crypto critics and politicians ramp up their criticism of cryptocurrencies. 