Bitcoin in US Reserves Would Crash Market, Peter Schiff Explains Why

As a seasoned investor with decades of experience under my belt, I find myself constantly evaluating new investment opportunities and technologies. The recent debate between Peter Schiff and Tom Lee about the potential use of Bitcoin as part of the U.S. strategic reserve has certainly piqued my interest.


Peter Schiff, a well-known critic of Bitcoin (BTC), has recently expressed skepticism about the idea of incorporating Bitcoin into the U.S. strategic reserve. In his opinion, this plan would be impractical and potentially troublesome, mainly because of Bitcoin’s volatile nature and potential influence on market stability.

Tom Lee from Fundstrat proposed in a recent CNBC discussion that Bitcoin might aid in addressing the U.S.’s budget deficit by being added to the list of reserve assets. He explained that due to its possible ability to increase in value, it could potentially offset a portion of the country’s enormous $36 trillion debt.

As a researcher delving into economic strategies, I’ve come to recognize that conventional methods of deficit reduction, like altering tax policies or trimming expenditures, might not suffice in their pure form in our present economic landscape. In light of this observation, I find Bitcoin an intriguing asset for potential use by the U.S. Treasury, offering a promising avenue to aid in debt management. This notion has been put forth as a viable solution by experts in the field.

Why not? Peter Schiff explains

It’s no wonder that Schiff wasn’t fond of the suggestion. He emphasized potential issues with liquidity, explaining that if the U.S. owned large quantities of Bitcoin, trying to sell it could quickly lead to a market collapse, making the reserve useless right away.

Regardless of your confidence in Bitcoin, proposing to accumulate a substantial amount as a national reserve seems impractical. Such a reserve wouldn’t serve its intended purpose due to the potential market crash if the government were to sell it off.

— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) November 8, 2024

In Schiff’s view, such a situation would undermine the very intention of a strategic asset designed to provide or strengthen financial stability and resilience. He contends that Bitcoin’s extreme price fluctuations and limited availability render it an inappropriate choice as a substantial reserve asset. Therefore, he advises against overly optimistic expectations about its adoption by governments due to potential misconceptions.

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2024-11-08 19:05