Is Peter Schiff Just Seeking Attention with His Anti-Bitcoin Rhetoric?

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shard_2013Full Member
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#1Feb 7, 2018, 02:31 AM
Who else finds it funny how often Peter Schiff has been wrong about Bitcoin? I mean, he keeps saying it’s a bubble, yet here we are... Bitcoin proving him wrong again and again.
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#2Feb 7, 2018, 05:51 AM
Honestly, we should just ignore this guy. Schiff just wants clicks and relevance, and the more we talk about him, the more he thrives. Let him fade into the background.
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fewunderstandLegendary
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#3Feb 7, 2018, 07:32 AM
Agreed! This dude’s been spouting nonsense for years. We shouldn’t give him the time of day, especially since Bitcoin just keeps climbing despite his predictions.
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#4Feb 7, 2018, 01:08 PM
Is it just me, or does Schiff only pop up when Bitcoin is down? It’s like he waits for the opportunity to pounce with his outdated views. His relevance is just media hype.
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nick.orbitFull Member
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#5Feb 7, 2018, 04:57 PM
To be fair, he does raise some interesting points about how external factors influence Bitcoin's price, like government policies. But honestly... Bitcoin exists independently of that.
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wolf404Member
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#6Feb 7, 2018, 08:50 PM
This guy rides the same tired narrative every time. Bitcoin’s been around long enough to show it’s not going anywhere, no matter what he says. His gold sales must be suffering.
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#7Feb 9, 2018, 12:26 PM
I think he’s partly right about the excitement around Bitcoin ETFs and political support. But those short-term investors don’t really understand Bitcoin’s true value.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#8Feb 9, 2018, 03:05 PM
Schiff comparing Bitcoin to silver was just silly. That's like comparing apples and oranges... he just wants attention and to make his sales.
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0xSigmaHero Member
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#9Feb 9, 2018, 06:16 PM
Lol, I’m all for the Bitcoin bull run. Schiff keeps calling it a bubble, but it’s been a steady growth since 2009. Anyone worried about that bullish trend?
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BasedHashNewbie
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#10Feb 9, 2018, 11:01 PM
Totally! The fear should be gone if you look at the charts showing Bitcoin’s profitable days. It’s clear the long-term view is the way to go.
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shard777Full Member
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#11Feb 10, 2018, 12:12 AM
This FUD from guys like Schiff is just annoying. He seems to want people to panic and sell. But historical data shows BTC performs well during every halving.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#12Feb 10, 2018, 06:11 AM
Exactly! It’s not just noise. People need to be cautious and not take every statement at face value. Schiff thrives on creating doubt.
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#13Feb 10, 2018, 06:58 AM
That’s not criticism, it’s manipulation. He knows Bitcoin hasn’t had any serious downturns since 2017. He’s just trying to profit from spreading FUD.
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im_seedMember
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#14Feb 10, 2018, 09:59 AM
Let him keep talking... he’s just entertaining at this point. People will always find reasons to criticize Bitcoin, but it keeps moving forward.
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hash51Newbie
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#15Feb 10, 2018, 12:34 PM
Right? He’s like a broken record, just waiting for Bitcoin to fail so he can say, "I told you so." But it hasn’t happened yet.
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#16Feb 10, 2018, 01:52 PM
If Trump hadn’t been pro-Bitcoin, things could be different. But I think political support has really helped Bitcoin's rise.
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#17Feb 10, 2018, 06:49 PM
Schiff is just bitter because he needs Bitcoin to fail to justify his own views. It’s sad seeing him cling to that narrative.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#18Feb 10, 2018, 07:34 PM
I’m not a Schiff fan, but I can see his point about the political climate. If the previous administration was still in charge, the space would look very different.
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alpha_minerFull Member
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#19Feb 11, 2018, 06:20 AM
Lol, who remembers that kwukduck guy? Just like Schiff, he thought Bitcoin would crash and disappeared when it didn’t. Can’t wait to see Schiff do the same.
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maxi100Newbie
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#20Feb 11, 2018, 07:14 AM
Exactly! It’s funny seeing these critics being proven wrong. They underestimate Bitcoin’s resilience and the community's commitment to it.
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