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 <li aria-level="1">Peter Schiff criticizes Bitcoin bulls, dismissing the recent drop as evidence against the myth of institutional demand.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Despite historical highs, recent market actions, including government sales, suggest Bitcoin’s institutional backing might be overestimated.</li> 
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Peter Schiff, <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/peter-schiffs-warning-are-bitcoin-etf-investors-at-risk-compared-to-gold/">recently expressed</a> skepticism regarding the robustness of institutional demand for Bitcoin, especially in light of its recent price decline. This downturn has reignited discussions about the actual level of institutional involvement in the cryptocurrency market. Schiff’s critique comes at a time when Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market have experienced volatility. 
<h2 id="b-critique-of-institutional-demand-b">Critique of Institutional Demand</h2> 
In his critique, Schiff targeted the commonly held belief that institutional investors are increasingly supporting Bitcoin’s market stability and growth. He argued that the recent market sell-off, which saw declines in cryptocurrency values, contradicts the notion of strong institutional backing.&nbsp; 
On July 6, Schiff took to Twitter to comment on the situation, emphasizing that the sell-off following the Mt. Gox repayment news should have been an ideal buying opportunity for these institutional investors if their demand was as high as purported. 
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 “Bitcoin pumpers blame the decline on Mt. Gox repayment-related sales. While this is part of the story, the rest is that the selloff exposes the myth of institutional demand. If such demand did exist, buyers would jump at the chance to buy the Mt. Gox Bitcoin off-market.”&nbsp;
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<h2 id="b-market-impact-and-institutional-involvement-b">Market Impact and Institutional Involvement</h2> 
The market downturn was exacerbated by several factors, including the distribution of nearly $9 billion to <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/over-1-billion-in-bitcoin-moved-to-exchanges-analyzing-the-recent-surge-and-its-market-impact/">Mt. Gox creditors</a> and the sale of a substantial amount of seized Bitcoin by the German government. 
These events led to a sharp decrease in Bitcoin’s price and a broader market capitulation, with the total cryptocurrency market cap dipping below $2.07 trillion, erasing over $170 billion in value. 
Schiff posits that genuine institutional interest would have mitigated these effects by absorbing the available Bitcoin through off-market purchases, thereby stabilizing prices. However, the visible flow of these assets to centralized exchanges suggested otherwise, challenging the narrative of institutional participation. 
<h2 id="b-institutional-adoption-and-future-prospects-b">Institutional Adoption and Future Prospects</h2> 
Despite Schiff’s criticisms, the year has seen notable developments that suggest some degree of institutional interest. The approval of spot <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/why-finance-pros-are-skeptical-of-bitcoin-etfs-explains-cio/">Bitcoin ETFs</a> pushed Bitcoin’s price to record highs above $73,000. Additionally, the exploration of Ethereum and Solana ETFs by various financial entities indicates a growing institutional curiosity and potential investment in cryptocurrency spaces. 
The debate ignited by Schiff’s comments highlights a divide between observed market behaviors and the expectations set by cryptocurrency traders regarding institutional engagement. 
While some evidence points to increased institutional activities, the market’s vulnerability to sell-offs suggests that this engagement may not be as deep or as stabilizing as some might believe. 
The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/peter-schiff-challenges-bitcoin-bullish-sentiment-amid-market-slump-questions-real-institutional-demand-for-cryptocurrency/">Peter Schiff Challenges Bitcoin Bullish Sentiment Amid Market Slump, Questions Real Institutional Demand for Cryptocurrency</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com">ETHNews</a>.

Peter Schiff Challenges Bitcoin Bullish Sentiment Amid Market Slump, Questions Real Institutional Demand for Cryptocurrency

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