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Peter Schiff Renews Call for Bitcoin Investors to Switch to Gold
Economist Peter Schiff advised selling Bitcoin for gold as both assets navigate year-to-date declines amid broader macroeconomic pressures.
On October 16, 2026, economist Peter Schiff reiterated his recommendation on X for investors to sell Bitcoin and purchase gold. At the time of his statement, Bitcoin traded at $81,548, down 1.7% over seven days, up 6.8% over the month, and 35.3% below its all-time high of $126,080 reached on October 6, 2025.
Year-to-date performance figures show declines for both assets. Bitcoin ended 2025 around $87,498, reflecting a 6.8% drop through mid-October 2026. Spot gold decreased 4.6% over the same timeframe, falling from roughly $4,354 at the end of December 2025 to $4,155. However, gold has fallen 21.3% from its February 2026 high of approximately $5,279, with both assets experiencing pressure from elevated interest rates and inflation.
The article evaluated Schiff's historical predictions regarding Bitcoin, noting several instances where the market moved counter to his warnings. In June 2022, Schiff claimed Bitcoin would not recover before it eventually set a new record high in October 2025. In late June 2026, he predicted a drop below $50,000, but Bitcoin bottomed near $57,717 before rebounding, later holding above $79,806 during an October 15 pullback. Additionally, after he highlighted $65,000 as resistance in August 2026, Bitcoin advanced 26.1%.
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