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Story: Peter Schiff Criticizes Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve, Advocates for Gold

By Pankaj K

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Peter Schiff, a long-time Bitcoin skeptic, has once again taken to social media to voice his criticism of the U.S.

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Schiff’s criticism comes at a time when Bitcoin’s price has been struggling amid broader concerns about a potential U.S. recession.

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Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Schiff pointed out that the Bitcoin held in Trump’s newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve had declined in value by over 12% since its…

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“A month ago on Mar. 6th, Trump established the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” Schiff wrote. “So far, the value of the Bitcoin held in that reserve has declined by over 12%.

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Schiff’s argument centers around the idea that gold is a safer investment during periods of economic instability.

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The recent volatility in Bitcoin’s price only added weight to Schiff’s position. Bitcoin has struggled to maintain a steady upward trend, as concerns about a potential U.S.

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However, Schiff’s comments were met with strong rebuttals from the cryptocurrency community.

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“You literally held gold and had the absolute worst ROI over a 15-year period only to finally be right in 2024-2025,” the user posted. “Cherry-picking is retarded.

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Schiff’s critics also dismissed his recession warnings, arguing that the economy might not be as fragile as he suggests.

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Schiff’s Recession Warnings and the Role of the Federal Reserve

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Schiff has long warned of an impending economic downturn and remains steadfast in his belief that the U.S. is heading toward a recession.

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“Only the Federal Reserve can delay the inevitable,” Schiff quipped in a sarcastic response to a user who downplayed the chances of a downturn.

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Bitcoin’s Recent Performance Amid Market Volatility

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Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price has shown signs of recovery. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading above $81,000 after a 7% increase, offering a glimmer of hope to investors who…

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Conclusion: Schiff’s Criticism and the Broader Economic Landscape

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