According to U.Today, financial commentator Peter Schiff has intensified his criticism of Bitcoin, labeling it as "public enemy number one" in a recent post on the X social media platform. Schiff accused Bitcoin supporters of bribing government officials to misuse public funds by investing in the cryptocurrency. He further claimed that Bitcoin poses a national security threat, extending beyond being a speculative investment for individuals.
Schiff's harsh remarks come amid ongoing discussions about whether the United States should establish a state-owned Bitcoin reserve. Recently, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor suggested that the US government should replace gold with Bitcoin, arguing that such a move would "demonetize the entire gold asset class." This proposal has sparked controversy, particularly among gold proponents. Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers criticized the idea, calling it "crazy."
In the midst of these debates, Polymarket bettors currently estimate a 27% chance that the US government will create a Bitcoin reserve in the coming months. Meanwhile, individual US states may take the lead in establishing their own reserves, with Florida planning to implement such measures by early 2025. Additionally, VanEck has predicted that Bitcoin's price could soar to $3 million by 2025 if it becomes a reserve asset. As of now, Bitcoin is trading at $100,032, having recently surpassed the six-digit mark for the first time.
