Peter Schiff Frightens Bitcoin Investors and Americans With Friday the 13th

As a seasoned investor with a background in both traditional and cryptocurrency markets, I find myself constantly analyzing market trends and economic indicators to navigate my portfolio. Peter Schiff’s latest tweet about gold and Bitcoin has certainly piqued my interest.


Today, being Friday the 13th, Peter Schiff considers it a fortunate day for gold investors since the precious metal has reached an unprecedented high of $2,600. However, according to Schiff, Bitcoin (BTC) investors are facing misfortune, as are all Americans in his estimation, as expressed by the banker and financial expert.

From his perspective, extraordinarily high gold prices aren’t merely a symptom of market fluctuations. Instead, they might be warning signs of potentially troubling factors such as elevated inflation, increased joblessness, surging long-term interest rates, and possibly an impending economic downturn or recession.

Looking ahead, there is much anticipation about the potential interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve next week, with some believing this could further fuel gold’s current surge. Notably, historical trends suggest that gold tends to perform well during times of monetary adjustments.

On Friday the 13th, it seems fortuitous for those investing in gold, as gold is trading over $2,573. However, this day brings little luck for Bitcoin speculators and Americans in general. The skyrocketing gold prices suggest a rise in inflation, unemployment, long-term interest rates, and potential recession.

— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) September 13, 2024

In September of 2007, the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered interest rates for the first time in four years, having previously kept them at 5.25%. Consequently, gold prices skyrocketed by approximately 45% during the following six months.

Bitcoin and gold as of 2024

As a researcher, I am intrigued by the impending possibility of another rate reduction by the Federal Reserve, although it might not occur right away. Historically, such anticipated changes have often led to an increase in gold prices. For instance, recalling the situation in July 2019, when the Fed reduced rates for the first time in 11 years – gold’s value experienced a substantial surge of approximately 26.35% over the subsequent year.

Peter Schiff Frightens Bitcoin Investors and Americans With Friday the 13th

Currently, Bitcoin is often compared to digital gold because of its limited supply and deflationary characteristics. However, most market players haven’t fully embraced it as a reliable safe-haven asset yet. Instead, cryptocurrency, in general, is perceived as highly speculative and more risky than tech stocks or other traditional assets.

Currently, the behavior of the NASDAQ could have a greater impact on Bitcoin compared to traditional precious metals, as both tech stocks and cryptocurrencies do not offer absolute protection from a market downturn during a recession.

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2024-09-13 18:34