Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) downturn may be only beginning, according to veteran gold advocate Peter Schiff, who warns of an impending collapse across the broader crypto market as Bitcoin broke to $106,000 today.
What Happened: In his latest posts on X, Schiff noted that Bitcoin has lost 34% of its value relative to gold since its August all-time high, underscoring the digital asset's sharp underperformance compared to the traditional safe-haven metal.
He suggested that Bitcoin's weakening relative strength signals that the downtrend could deepen further before any sustained recovery begins.
In another post, Schiff predicted a severe downturn for both Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), warning that the next phase of the bear market could trigger a cascade of failures throughout the crypto industry.
He expects the crash to result in massive financial losses, bankruptcies, loan defaults, and widespread layoffs across crypto firms and service providers.
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Why It Matters: Schiff's outlook implies a potential systemic crisis, where the collapse of major digital assets could destabilize exchanges, lenders, and DeFi protocols, leading to a broader market decimation extending beyond individual tokens.
He also tied his warning to the macro backdrop, noting that U.S. investors are bracing for a replay of the 2008 financial crisis as regional bank stocks plunge amid loan losses and economic weakness.
However, Schiff argued that the real threat lies in a dollar crisis, fuelled by monetary instability and eroding global trust in the greenback's value.
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