Peter Schiff challenges Trump, Saylor’s ‘never sell Bitcoin’ rule, says…

  • Schiff criticized the borrowing strategies of Bitcoin advocates.
  • Despite his criticism, Bitcoin remained strong, hitting $70K and signaling a potential bull rally.

As a seasoned financial analyst with a long and distinguished career, I have seen my fair share of economic trends come and go. However, I must admit that Bitcoin continues to confound me. Peter Schiff, a well-known figure in the financial world, is one of its most vocal critics. His latest salvo against Bitcoin advocates, including former President Donald Trump and MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, has once again brought him into the limelight.


As a long-standing critic of Bitcoin (BTC), I’ve made it my mission to question the authenticity of this digital currency and the wider crypto and Web3 landscape. Whenever I get the chance, I put forward my doubts and challenges to fuel healthy debate in the community.

Peter Schiff against Trump?

Lately, he has taken issue with the stance of both former President Donald Trump and MicroStrategy Inc.’s co-founder Michael Saylor, who advocate not to sell Bitcoin.

Schiff expressed skepticism towards the logic underlying this approach, repeatedly voicing concerns about Bitcoin’s potential longevity and worthiness, stating that…

1. In their respective statements, both @Saylor and #Trump advocate for not selling one’s Bitcoin. If this advice is indeed followed by every Bitcoin owner without any ever selling their holdings, the question arises: what’s the purpose of owning it? What makes Bitcoin appealing, given that hoarding it could lead to a life of poverty, with each successive generation inheriting a large pile of Bitcoin and continuing the cycle?

Why does Schiff view Bitcoin as a tool for increasing debt?

As a researcher examining the perspectives on Bitcoin, I can’t help but note that Schiff didn’t limit his critique to just Bitcoin advocates. He also challenged Senator Lummis’ proposal of borrowing massive sums to invest in this digital asset.

1. He contended that adopting this approach would worsen the national debt and inflation, providing minimal advantages instead.

“Senator Lummis from Wyoming asserts that investing $70 billion to acquire one million Bitcoins resembles the Louisiana Purchase, an action that nearly doubled the United States’ territory for just 3 cents per acre. Just as borrowing billions in the past led to increased debt and inflation with the Louisiana Purchase, so too does borrowing vast sums for Bitcoin ownership.”

I have expressed my concerns about Bitcoin’s economic benefits and the potential hazards of substantial investments in cryptocurrencies through my recent comments.

It was no surprise that these comments received considerable backlash, as evidenced by the critique from YouTube content creator Daniel Nita on X (previously known as Twitter).

“You never sell your Bitcoin you hedge it and borrow against it. Not hard to understand…”

No impact on BTC’s price

However, Schiff continued his critique and, in a follow-up post, and further exclaimed, 

Peter Schiff challenges Trump, Saylor’s ‘never sell Bitcoin’ rule, says…

In this context, David Schiff posits that employing Bitcoin as a method for handling national debt without triggering further inflation is fundamentally incorrect and unworkable.

Although Schiff’s persistent critiques have not dampened the sentiment within the crypto community or significantly influenced Bitcoin’s price movement.

As an analyst observing the current market trends, I’ve noticed that Bitcoin has rebounded to around $70,000. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands firm at 67, indicating a strong momentum. This suggests that we might be on the brink of another bullish surge.

Peter Schiff challenges Trump, Saylor’s ‘never sell Bitcoin’ rule, says…

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2024-07-30 09:12