Bitcoin Could Threaten U.S. Dollar Stability, Warn Economist

Peter Schiff, an economist known for his criticism of Bitcoin, recently warned that Bitcoin’s rise could destabilize the U.S. dollar.

He believes that government intervention, such as the U.S. purchasing Bitcoin with newly printed dollars, could inflate the money supply and create an economic bubble, undermining confidence in the dollar. Schiff argues that Bitcoin’s recent surge is driven more by political influence than market demand and fears that large-scale government adoption could weaken the dollar’s position globally.

In contrast, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell views Bitcoin as more of a speculative asset, like gold, rather than a direct competitor to the dollar. He emphasized Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge, similar to gold.

Schiff also criticized former President Trump’s proposal for a national Bitcoin reserve, warning that buying large amounts of Bitcoin could divert focus from traditional assets like gold and destabilize the dollar. Schiff believes that selling U.S. gold reserves to fund Bitcoin purchases could lead to a financial crisis and weaken the dollar’s global dominance.

Schiff’s concerns are heightened by the growing push from BRICS nations to reduce reliance on the dollar. If successful, this could further erode confidence in the dollar, particularly if coupled with Trump’s Bitcoin reserve plan.