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Schiff Predicts Bitcoin Sell-Off as Gold Eyes $4K

Schiff Predicts Bitcoin Sell-Off as Gold Eyes $4K

Coinomedia2025/10/08 02:30
By: Ava NakamuraAva Nakamura
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Peter Schiff warns of a Bitcoin sell-off as gold nears $4,000, saying crypto enthusiasm from Wall Street may have peaked.Wall Street’s Crypto Optimism “Peaked”Gold Rally Could Trigger BTC Dump
  • Peter Schiff sees crypto markets declining as gold gains strength.
  • He believes Wall Street’s excitement for Bitcoin has peaked.
  • Schiff predicts gold could rally to $4,000, overshadowing BTC.

Renowned economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning to Bitcoin investors. According to Schiff, the cryptocurrency market — particularly Bitcoin — may be on the verge of a major sell-off, especially as gold surges toward the $4,000 mark.

Schiff, who has long criticized Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry, believes that Wall Street’s interest in digital assets is fading. Instead, traditional investors may be redirecting their capital toward gold, a time-tested hedge against inflation and market volatility.

Wall Street’s Crypto Optimism “Peaked”

In Schiff’s view, the enthusiasm from institutional players that once drove Bitcoin’s rapid growth has reached its high point. He argues that crypto assets, which have often been labeled “digital gold,” may soon lose favor as real gold reclaims the spotlight.

“Wall Street got overly optimistic on Bitcoin,” Schiff stated, “but now as gold gains momentum, that optimism may be wearing off.” He suggests that this shift could lead to heavy liquidations in the crypto market , with Bitcoin possibly experiencing a steep decline.

🚨 NEW: Peter Schiff says $BTC and the broader crypto market could sell off as gold approaches $4,000, suggesting Wall Street’s crypto optimism has peaked. pic.twitter.com/NpKHYGWrQs

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) October 7, 2025

Gold Rally Could Trigger BTC Dump

With gold inching toward the $4,000 milestone, Schiff sees a scenario where investors could rush into the precious metal, causing them to exit riskier assets like Bitcoin. If this happens, the crypto market might witness a sharp correction.

While Bitcoin continues to hold strong support from the crypto community, Schiff’s prediction adds to the growing voices warning of potential downside risks, especially in a shifting macroeconomic environment.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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