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US Gov is Smart for Dumping $4.2 Billion in Bitcoin, Says Peter Schiff

by Sham
October 9, 2024
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  • The US government might sell $4 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road case, potentially crashing the market.
  • Peter Schiff, a crypto critic, mocked Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin holdings and suggested he should buy the government’s Bitcoin.
  • The timing of the Bitcoin sale could impact the 2024 US Presidential Elections, as it might upset crypto-friendly voters in key states.

The US government recently gained control of nearly $4 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road marketplace. This potential massive sell-off has sparked speculation and criticism, including comments from notable Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff.

JUST IN: Bitcoin bear @PeterSchiff states the US government is smart for dumping $4.3 billion worth of $BTC pic.twitter.com/3otdEOrwVH

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) October 9, 2024

The Silk Road Bitcoin Seizure

The US government now controls 69,370 Bitcoins taken from the Silk Road dark web marketplace. At current prices, these coins are worth about $4.38 billion. On October 7th, the US Supreme Court gave the government full rights to liquidate these assets as they see fit. The timing and method of selling is now up to them.

Peter Schiff Takes Aim at Michael Saylor

Upon hearing the news, Peter Schiff took the opportunity to criticize Bitcoin and poke fun at MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, a vocal Bitcoin bull. Schiff tweeted:

“I think Michael Saylor should have MSTR borrow another $4.3 billion and buy it. Who agrees with me?”

This highlights the ongoing debate between Bitcoin critics like Schiff and high-profile supporters like Saylor, whose company holds over $5 billion worth of Bitcoin on its balance sheet.

Potential Impact on the Bitcoin Price and Elections

When and how the US government sells its massive Bitcoin trove could significantly impact the cryptocurrency’s price. With the 2024 US Presidential Election approaching, a major Bitcoin dump could upset crypto-friendly voters in key states. The government may tread carefully to avoid rocking the boat ahead of the election.

Market Opinions: Crash or Buying Opportunity?

Some analysts predict Bitcoin’s price could fall to $50,000 if the government floods the market. However, Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, sees it differently. He believes a government sell-off could actually present a buying opportunity for long-term investors to scoop up BTC at a discount.

The crypto community anxiously awaits the government’s next move regarding the Silk Road Bitcoin haul. The sell-off could shape Bitcoin’s future price action and have ripple effects across the broader cryptocurrency market.

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