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Peter Schiff, a long-time<a href="https://u.today/i-wouldve-loaded-up-bitcoin-peter-schiff-admits-he-would-have-bought-btc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">critic of Bitcoin</a>, has reignited his wordplay with MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor over Bitcoin’s energy status. The Bitcoin critic dismissed Saylor’s claim that Bitcoin is digital energy.
<h2 id="peter-schiff-s-latest-critique-of-bitcoin">Peter Schiff's latest critique of Bitcoin</h2>
The Bitcoin critic dismissed<a href="https://u.today/microstrategys-saylor-would-be-surprised-if-bitcoin-fails-to-hit-100000-this-year" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Michael Saylor</a>’s claim that Bitcoin is "digital energy." He mentioned that it is just another label, like "digital gold." He believes these terms are exaggerated and do not reflect what Bitcoin does.
In the recent X post, Schiff challenged Saylor's view of Bitcoin as "digital energy."
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 Now <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@saylor</a> insists that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> is digital energy. It's no more digital energy than it is digital <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#gold</a>. If you own Bitcoin, how exactly do you use it to generate power? He said that taking away crude oil would cause mass starvation. Well, what would taking away Bitcoin cause?— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1858833469876367560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 19, 2024</a>
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Schiff questioned the practicality of this description, asking how Bitcoin could ever generate power. He argued that the digital asset is more speculative than a resource capable of producing tangible energy or utility.
Schiff strengthened his argument by contrasting Bitcoin with crude oil. He emphasized that crude oil is irreplaceable in sustaining industries and human survival. Also, he warned that its absence could lead to mass starvation.
Schiff then posed a rhetorical question: "If Bitcoin disappeared, what critical function would it leave behind?"
<h2 id="saylor-s-perspective-on-bitcoin">Saylor's perspective on Bitcoin</h2>
As a top Bitcoin advocate, Michael Saylor has often described Bitcoin in transformative terms, including "digital gold" and now "digital energy." For Saylor, Bitcoin represents a breakthrough in technology and value storage. He likened the crypto asset to the historical role of gold in monetary systems.
Industry figures like "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author<a href="https://u.today/bitcoin-to-10-million-rich-dad-poor-dad-robert-kiyosaki-says-yes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Robert Kiyosaki</a> share Saylor’s view, praising Bitcoin’s value and urging traders to consider investing. Kiyosaki consistently highlights Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against economic instability and an essential asset for financial growth.
However, Schiff views these narratives as misleading attempts to elevate Bitcoin's status without addressing its practical limitations. Schiff's critique underscores a broader ideological divide within the financial world.
While Bitcoin advocates like Saylor highlight its potential to transform finance, critics like Schiff doubt its practical use and sustainability. These divided views reflect ongoing debates about Bitcoin’s true value and purpose. <a href="https://u.today/peter-schiff-questions-michael-saylors-bitcoin-digital-energy-claims" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read original article on U.Today</a>

Peter Schiff Questions Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Digital Energy Claims

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