The financial commentator argues that once the U.S. government fails to buy Bitcoin, these investors will engage in massive sales of their holdings. Such a scenario would result in the market being flooded with the coin and a corresponding price decline.
Schiff predicts that such an occurrence could compel MicroStrategy to accelerate its leveraged position in the asset. Michael Saylor, executive chairman of the business intelligence firm, has invested heavily in BTC using company funds, usually through leveraged trading. Therefore, he might continue to borrow to support large purchases to prevent a market and price crash.
However, Schiff predicts that the BTC price will only stabilize temporarily despite this strategy, as it is highly unsustainable. He warns that it could lead to a more massive crash in the long term, possibly starting with MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR).
He insists that MSTR will crash first due to its heavy reliance on Bitcoin. Once that trigger is pulled, Bitcoin will naturally follow as the broader market reacts.
As of this writing, the BTC price was exchanging hands at $95,715, representing a 5.55% decline in the last 24 hours. The asset had soared to a high of $101,455.86 in Tuesday’s trading session before being hit by market volatility.
This article was originally published on U.Today
Source: Cryptocurrency - investing.com
