Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has acknowledged what he described as the “first real use case” for Bitcoin. Known for supporting gold over digital assets, Peter Schiff has repeatedly said that Bitcoin has no utility.

However, in a recent post on X, he pointed to a situation involving investment manager Jim Chanos as an example where Bitcoin may serve a practical role.

Peter Schiff Critiques Michael Saylor Bitcoin Buying Strategy

According to an X post, Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff remarked that Bitcoin might finally have a use — though not the one Bitcoin advocates promote. He referred to investor Jim Chanos, who recently disclosed that he purchased Bitcoin to hedge against his short position in MicroStrategy stock (MSTR).

Strategy, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, has continued to increase its Bitcoin holdings. The company now owns nearly 570,000 BTC. This has led some market watchers to view MSTR as a proxy for Bitcoin with added corporate risk. Schiff mocked this strategy, stating that Saylor has “accidentally created a real use case for Bitcoin,” where investors use BTC to protect themselves from the risks tied to Saylor’s own firm.

Investment manager Chanos is known for shorting stocks of companies he considers to be overvalued or structurally weak. Like Peter Schiff, he reportedly sees MSTR as overleveraged due to its Bitcoin strategy. By owning Bitcoin while shorting MSTR, Chanos aims to limit his losses in case Bitcoin prices surge.

Chanos Bets Against MicroStrategy Valuation

In an X post, Chanos explained that investors are paying too much for each dollar of Bitcoin exposure through Strategy. According to his statement, MSTR stock is trading at a premium that far exceeds the actual value of its Bitcoin holdings. He argued,

“Investors are paying $3 of stock price to gain $1 of Bitcoin exposure.”

Peter Schiff used this scenario to argue that Bitcoin’s only practical role has become a financial hedge — not as a currency or store of value. Chanos’s hedge strategy implies that while MSTR’s stock may fall due to overvaluation, the Bitcoin he holds could cushion those losses.

Strategy has also faced criticism for borrowing funds to buy Bitcoin. The company recently added 13,390 BTC for approximately $1.34 billion. Critics warn that such aggressive purchasing could expose the firm to risk if Bitcoin’s price declines. Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has echoed these concerns, saying that large BTC price drops could turn paper profits into real financial stress for MicroStrategy.

Despite this backlash, Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton also added to the discussion, comparing Michael Saylor’s long-term Bitcoin strategy to that of Warren Buffett’s investment approach with Berkshire Hathaway. He stated that Saylor may be aiming to control up to 5% of the total Bitcoin supply in circulation despite the mockery.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) Stock Performance

MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock has gained nearly 40% in 2025, reflecting Bitcoin’s upward trend. However, Peter Schiff argues that this growth is tied more to Bitcoin price movement than to the company’s core business performance. This has led to concerns about sustainability if Bitcoin enters a correction phase.

However, the recent buys by firms like Metaplanet and Tether-backed company Twenty One Shares have boosted the optimism for Bitcoin price to breach the resistance to a new all-time high.

The broader Bitcoin market is currently in a price consolidation range between $100,678 and $105,700. Analysts forecast a potential breakout if the BTC price holds above key levels. Glassnode data shows Bitcoin’s realized cap has increased by $30 billion since April 20, suggesting new capital is entering the market which is a precursor to a bullish breakout.

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Filed under: News - @ May 14, 2025 10:20 pm