Bitcoin (BTC) Will Crash When Saylor Stops Buying, Peter Schiff Predicts

As an experienced financial analyst, I have closely followed the developments in the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin, for several years. Peter Schiff’s recent criticism of Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin buying strategy is a matter of concern that merits attention.


As a devoted gold advocate and follower of the market, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the latest developments between Peter Schiff and Michael Saylor. Recently, Michael made an announcement about selling $500 million worth of bonds to bolster his Bitcoin holdings. In response, Peter took aim at him in a critique that resonated with me.

As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed Schiff’s prediction that the price of Bitcoin could take a hit if Saylor ceased his massive leveraged buying spree. I can’t help but ponder over how much lower the value might have dipped without this constant support. “Once more into the breach, it seems,” I sigh, as I watch the market with bated breath.

The financial commentator, who is 61 years old, proposed a potential solution for creditors: compelling Musk’s company to sell its Bitcoin assets.

MicroStrategy made headlines by selecting Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset for the company’s treasury back in August 2020. Then, in December of the same year, MicroStrategy announced plans to issue convertible bonds with the intention of using the proceeds to purchase even more Bitcoin. This unexpected move raised concerns among some financial analysts, prompting Citi to downgrade their assessment of MicroStrategy’s stock.

The latest offering is also supposed to boost the Bitcoin fortune of the Nasdaq-listed company.  

Noting the significant holding by MicroStrategy, they currently possess approximately 214,000 Bitcoins, with an accumulated cost of around $7.5 billion.

Schiff is recognized for his bearish perspectives on Bitcoin, and this year, JPMorgan voiced worries over MicroStrategy’s leveraged Bitcoin purchases. According to JPMorgan analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, there exists a potential risk of “significant unwinding.” This unwinding could transpire if cryptocurrency prices plummet significantly, making Schiff’s criticisms valid.

This week, Rep. Schiff warned Bitcoin investors that the upcoming ETFs would not shield them from market volatility. Investors purchasing through ETFs are not considered to be the “steadfast” or “unyielding” holders of Bitcoin.

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2024-06-13 19:07