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Peter Schiff: Bitcoin HODLing – An Illusion of Wealth

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


Noted economist and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff once again expressed doubts about the cryptocurrency's value and the HODLing strategy, describing it as merely an illusion of wealth.

Peter Schiff's Statement

On November 19th, Peter Schiff, Chief Economist and global strategist, made another statement questioning the value of Bitcoin. He argues that millions can only pretend that nothing is something and that this 'something' is worth trillions of dollars by refusing to sell it.

The only way that millions of people can pretend that nothing is something, then pretend the nothing is worth trillions of dollars, is by refusing to sell it. If HODLers refuse to sell their Bitcoin, what have they achieved? Pretending to be rich is not the same as being rich.Peter Schiff

Criticism of HODLing Strategy

Schiff mainly criticized the HODLing strategy, a famous concept in the crypto community. With the increasing value of Bitcoin, crypto users are refusing to sell their holdings of the asset despite the usual unpredictability of the market. Schiff claims Bitcoin does not produce actual value like gold and is more of an illusion sparked by collective perception.

Responses and Alternative Opinions

A user @CallahanAutoCo argued that Schiff's critique could be applied to gold as well, suggesting if everyone sold all their gold, its value could diminish. In reply, Schiff asserted that it is impossible for everyone to sell gold since it has practical uses in industries and is an essential good. Previously, he had also referred to Bitcoin as 'Trump-inspired mania' which is short-lived.

Peter Schiff continues to hold a skeptical view towards Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, pointing to their temporary nature and lack of real value, which fuels lively debates in the community.

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