The question at hand is whether Bitcoin's value will increase over the course of 2023. The resolution criteria for this outcome are simple: if the closing price of Bitcoin on December 31, 2023, is higher than its opening price on January 1, 2023, then the answer is yes; otherwise, it is no. This question has been framed in various ways across different platforms, with some specifying that only Scott Alexander's judgment will be considered as authoritative. The outcome of this question will not affect participants' standings on certain tracks. Scott Alexander will determine the resolution based on his exclusive authority in his 2023 prediction contest.