“I told people not to buy Bitcoin — they bought more” — was Peter Schiff the most effective evangelist at Bitcoin 2025?
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When even critics like Peter Schiff show up at Bitcoin 2025, has Bitcoin finally become too big to ignore — or too tempting to ridicule from within? JD Vance’s Bitcoin dreams collide with Peter Schiff’s Bitcoin cynicism The Bitcoin 2025 conference unfolded in late May at the Venetian Convention Center in Las Vegas, drawing a wide cross-section of the global crypto community under one roof. Held from May 27 to 29 and organized by BTC Inc., the event was billed as the world’s largest gathering of Bitcoin (BTC) advocates and brought together an eclectic mix of policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and open-source developers, all broadly united around the idea of accelerating global Bitcoin adoption Attendees included prominent political and business figures such as Senator Cynthia Lummis, Vice President JD Vance, Eric Trump, and Strategy’s Michael Saylor, each offering a different lens into Bitcoin’s growing role in money, policy, and power. Over three days, the event offered a sharp look at Bitcoin’s place in geopolitics, financial infrastructure, and institutional strategy. Senator Cynthia Lummis called for clearer regulatory frameworks to encourage innovation. Vice President JD Vance praised Bitcoin’s ability to create new wealth outside traditional banking systems. Michael Saylor, never one to pull back on conviction, laid out a timeline in which Bitcoin replaces gold and fiat entirely, forecasting a price of $13 million by 2045. Eric Trump spoke of family-led mining ventures, adding a layer of political proximity to the asset class. Panels also dug into everything from layer 2 scaling to custody standards, while booths buzzed with startups pitching new solutions in payments, wallets, and decentralized ID. And yet, amid this crowd of advocates and visionaries, one attendee stood out for an entirely different reason: Peter Schiff. Known for his long-standing skepticism toward Bitcoin and his frequent warnings about its volatility…
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