Peter Schiff claims silver offers more upside and less risk than Bitcoin amid BTCโs recent dip.
Crypto supporters pushed back, pointing out Bitcoinโs continued dominance and rising market cap.
Despite criticism, Bitcoin remains ahead of silver in global asset rankings, holding over $2 trillion in value.
Whenever Bitcoin stumbles, Peter Schiff is quick to remind everyone why he thinks itโs doomed. But this time, the long-time critic is making a case for silver, instead of the usual favorite, Gold.
In a new post on X, Schiff claimed silver has more upside than Bitcoin right now, with less risk. โIf anyone is looking for an alternative to gold, it makes no sense to buy Bitcoin when you can buy silver,โ he said.
So, is Schiff onto something or is this just another swing at Bitcoin thatโs already been heard too many times? The numbers suggest a different story. And the crypto community had plenty to say.
Letโs break it down.
Schiff Strikes When Bitcoin Dips
Schiffโs comments came as Bitcoin saw a mild pullback this week. BTC is currently trading just above $104,700 – down around 3.8% from its recent high of over $108,000.
Using that drop as his cue, Schiff went after Bitcoin again. He called out investors for โfoolishly buyingโ BTC instead of silver.
Silver vs. Bitcoin: Hereโs the Reality
Despite his warnings, Bitcoin is still ahead of silver where it matters most – market value.
Bitcoin currently ranks 7th among global assets with a market cap of $2.079 trillion. Silver comes in just below at $2.007 trillion. So even after a dip, BTC is still leading.
Itโs not the first time Schiff has predicted Bitcoinโs collapse. And yet, BTC keeps gaining value and global relevance, while his arguments havenโt changed much over the years. Makes you wonder.
Crypto Twitter Isnโt Buying It
Crypto supporters were quick to respond. One of the most popular replies came from Bitpulse, who tweeted:
โOh Peter, still pushing old-school silver in a digital age? While silver collects dust, Bitcoin disrupts economies and empowers individuals globally!โ
Schiff fired back: โAll Bitcoin will disrupt is the fortunes of those who buy it.โ
Ouch! No surprise there, but Schiff doubled down on his stance, brushing off the criticism as usual, and the back-and-forth with crypto supporters only gained more momentum.
Zooming Out: Schiffโs Bigger Concerns
Schiffโs comments on Bitcoin also tie into his broader warnings about the U.S. economy. On Fox Business, he slammed the Fed for keeping interest rates unchanged and said Fed Chair Jerome Powell “basically admitted they have no idea whatโs going to happen.โ
According to Schiff, inflation will rise, economic growth will slow, and higher rates are needed to fix the damage from years of loose policy.
Final Take: Is Schiff Missing the Shift Again?
For years, Peter Schiff has said Bitcoin wonโt last. But despite the criticism, itโs grown into one of the worldโs most valuable assets – ahead of silver, and closing in on others.
So while silver may still appeal to traditional investors, Bitcoinโs rise doesnโt seem to be slowing. Whether Schiff likes it or not, the market seems to have made its choice.
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