Schiff calls Chanos’ Bitcoin hedge against MSTR the asset’s “first real use case.”
MSTR stock mirrors Bitcoin’s price, raising concerns over valuation and corporate risk.
In a surprising twist, outspoken Bitcoin [BTC] skeptic Peter Schiff has acknowledged what he calls Bitcoin’s “first real use case.”
Schiff finally acknowledges Bitcoin’s use case
Known for his long-standing criticism of the cryptocurrency’s utility, Schiff took a satirical jab via X (formerly Twitter), admitting he may have been wrong.
Schiff said,
“I’ve often said there’s no actual use case for Bitcoin. It turns out I was wrong.@RealJimChanos found a valid reason to own Bitcoin. He bought it to hedge his short position in $MSTR. So @Saylor has ironically created a use case for Bitcoin, just not the use case he had in mind.”
This was in reference to investment manager Jim Chanos using Bitcoin to hedge against his short position Strategy (MSTR) stock.
While Schiff’s tone remained tongue-in-cheek, the comment suggests he might agree with Bitcoin’s evolving role in financial strategies, but not in the way proponents like Michael Saylor have long envisioned.
This coincided with Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation under Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, now nearing 570,000 BTC, which has prompted many to view its stock, MSTR, as a leveraged bet on Bitcoin.
However, critics argue this approach adds unnecessary corporate risk.
What caused this shift in sentiment?
Investment manager Jim Chanos, known for shorting overvalued firms, appears to agree with Schiff’s argument.
By shorting MSTR while holding Bitcoin, he seeks to offset potential losses if BTC rises.
Chanos also criticized MSTR’s inflated valuation, noting the firm trades at a steep premium to its underlying Bitcoin assets.
He argued,
“Wow, people get very upset when you point out they are buying $1 for $3. (And doing exactly what their favorite company is doing!) $MSTR.”
Chanos’s approach highlights a growing skepticism around Strategy’s premium valuation, especially as its stock closely mirrors Bitcoin’s movements rather than underlying business fundamentals.
Despite MSTR climbing nearly 40% in 2025, Schiff argues this momentum hinges almost entirely on Bitcoin’s performance, raising questions about its long-term stability.
Not a first-time case
Well, this isn’t the first time tensions have flared between prominent financial voices over Bitcoin.
Recently, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki reignited the debate by declaring Bitcoin superior to both gold and silver.
Predictably, Schiff dismissed the statement and reiterated his long-standing view of Bitcoin as a “scam,” underscoring the persistent divide between traditional asset advocates and crypto proponents.
Now, with MSTR priced at $416.75 at press time and Bitcoin at $102,565.20, both are experiencing slight daily declines, urging market watchers to remain cautious.
Hecnefoth, if Bitcoin faces a significant pullback, Strategy’s elevated exposure could prove to be a double-edged sword for investors banking on sustained crypto gains.
