Bitcoin Hits ‘Danger Zone’: Peter Schiff Warns Of ‘Do or Die’ Scenario

As a long-term crypto investor with some experience under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of market volatility and bearish periods. Peter Schiff’s recent comments on Bitcoin entering a “danger zone” have raised concerns among the community, especially given the cryptocurrency’s recent dip below the crucial $60,000 mark.


Prominent gold advocate and Bitcoin critic, Peter Schiff, warns that Bitcoin has reached a pivotal moment as it finds itself in a “perilous area.” According to Schiff’s assessment, this digital currency is on the brink of a make-or-break situation, which could signal the demise of its bullish trend if prevailing tendencies persist.

Breaking Points And Bearish Signals

Expert: Peter Schiff consistently expresses his pessimistic viewpoint regarding Bitcoin, and his most recent remarks were made following the cryptocurrency’s dip below the significant price threshold of $60,000.

Previously, this level provided robust backing during Bitcoin’s brief bull market rally. Its breakdown has heightened bearish feelings among investors, with Schiff cautioning that remaining beneath it might signal disaster for bullish enthusiasm and even undermine Bitcoin’s forward progress.

As I pen down these words, Bitcoin is hovering around $57,054 in value, flirting with its 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) mark. Peter Schiff cautions that if Bitcoin fails to hold above this EMA, it could be a bearish sign, potentially heralding the end of its recent upward trend.

As an analyst observing recent market trends, I’ve noticed a significant surge in trading activity along with a decline in prices. This pattern suggests that sellers are exerting considerable pressure on the market.

As an analyst, I’ve observed that Bitcoin’s trading volume decreased from $45 billion to $48 billion within the past 24 hours. Simultaneously, the cryptocurrency experienced a 6.3% price decline during this timeframe. This increased market activity is often seen as a bearish sign, strengthening Peter Schiff’s prediction of an upcoming market downturn.

Additionally, there’s been a notable decrease in investment enthusiasm towards Bitcoin through spot ETFs, reaching a peak withdrawal of $162 million per week. This trend is noteworthy as it occurs prior to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, at which the possibility of interest rate increases is under consideration.

The outflows mirror a larger market pattern as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) recorded a significant daily withdrawal of approximately $93.23 million.

Based on SoSoValue’s data, Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a collective outflow of approximately $162 million on April 30. Among them, GrayscaleETF (GBTC) recorded a single-day outflow of around $93.23 million. To date, GBTC has seen a net outflow totaling roughly $17.3 billion.
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) May 1, 2024

The Bitcoin ETF Conundrum And Market Forecasts

Noting the recent past, US Bitcoin ETFs faced some tough times last month. Following a strong beginning with net investments in January and February, there were substantial withdrawals totaling $182 million from all actively managed Bitcoin ETFs based in the United States during April.

Macroeconomic worries and geopolitical tensions have created uncertainty in the investment world, causing some to withdraw their funds.

Bitcoin Hits ‘Danger Zone’: Peter Schiff Warns Of ‘Do or Die’ Scenario

With the market preparing for more instability, analysts like Michael Van de Poppe predict a possible further correction that could cause Bitcoin’s price to dip as low as $55,000 before any indication of a rebound.

Monthly close approaching for #Bitcoin and FOMC day tomorrow.

As a crypto investor, I believe we’re in for a downturn where Bitcoin’s price may dip below the $60,000 mark and potentially reach the lower range of $55-58K. From there, we might see a reversal and start climbing back upwards.

From there: Ethereum ETF hype in May to pick up momentum.

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 30, 2024

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2024-05-02 06:04