Peter Schiff Warns US Government Would Sell Entire Bitcoin Stack before Elections

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As a seasoned financial analyst with over two decades of experience in the market, I’ve witnessed numerous regulatory actions that have significantly impacted various asset classes, including cryptocurrencies. The recent transfer of 29,000 BTC by the US government, worth around $2 billion, from the confiscated Silk Road marketplace has sent shockwaves through the crypto community and sparked concerns about potential selling actions by the administration.

1. “On Monday, July 29th, the U.S. authorities transferred a sum equivalent to 29,000 BTC, valued at approximately $2 billion, that they had seized from the Silk Road marketplace. This move by the U.S. government has sparked ripples throughout the crypto market, causing the price of Bitcoin to dip by around 4% over the past day. Crypto critic Peter Schiff has issued a warning that the U.S. government might choose to sell off all their Bitcoins before the upcoming Presidential Elections.”

Analyzing the data from Arkham Intelligence, I’ve discovered that the U.S. government possesses approximately 203,239 Bitcoins, currently valued under $14 billion. Notably, the recent market sell-off transpired merely two days following the announcement made by former President Donald Trump, hinting at potential plans to incorporate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve and refraining from liquidating the existing reserves.

1. The Biden administration appears to be taking a stance against cryptocurrencies that seems to mirror their actions rather than their words. In relation to this, Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff stated:

Based on my experience working in political finance and cryptocurrency markets, I strongly believe that if Trump had seriously planned to use seized Bitcoin to establish a US “strategic” reserve during his presidency, he would have kept this intention hidden from the public until he was actually in office. This is because such a move would have been highly controversial and could have negatively impacted market sentiment.

Crypto Industry Slams Biden Administration for Anti-Crypto Moves

Many experienced cryptocurrency market participants have criticized the Biden administration following yesterday’s Bitcoin transactions. Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, expressed his disapproval, stating that such actions do not demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with the crypto sector. He further mentioned that these moves send the wrong messages and are unlikely to influence the industry, which has remained steadfast despite the previous anti-crypto stance over the past four years.

1. Over the weekend, the Twitter account @realDonaldTrump vowed not to sell any of the U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings. Just two days later, the Biden-Harris Administration transferred $2 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road marketplace. A clever and strategic move that sets a positive tone with our industry. 🤹‍♂️

— Tyler Winklevoss (@tyler) July 29, 2024

The day prior, Cameron Winklevoss issued a cautionary statement, predicting that Vice President Kamala Harris would be initiating a “rethink” or “reshaping” of her approach towards the crypto industry. He advised listeners to be wary of potential deceitful maneuvers, labeling it as the “Big Bluff.”

He added that Kamala Harris should actually walk-the-talk adding that the crypto industry won’t be falling into any bluffs further. Cameron demanded that the first thing that Harris should do is to remove SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

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2024-07-30 12:33