TLDR
- Peter Schiff criticizes Strategy’s recent Bitcoin purchase, highlighting the risks of market volatility.
- Strategy bought 855 Bitcoin for $75.3 million, paying an average of $88,000 per coin.
- Bitcoin’s price fell sharply after the purchase, dropping below $80,000 and hitting $72,945.
- Strategy now holds over 713,000 Bitcoin with an average cost of $76,000 per coin.
- Schiff argues that the company’s Bitcoin position offers little buffer against price fluctuations.
Peter Schiff has once again criticized the timing of Strategy’s latest Bitcoin acquisition. The company purchased 855 Bitcoin for $75.3 million, paying an average of $88,000 per coin. Shortly after the purchase, Bitcoin saw a sharp decline in value, falling below $80,000 and reaching as low as $72,945. Schiff argues that this decision exposes the company to significant risks, adding that the losses from its Bitcoin holdings could grow in the coming years.
Strategy’s Latest Bitcoin Purchase and Market Timing
Strategy recently announced its purchase of 855 Bitcoin for $75.3 million. The acquisition occurred just before a steep market downturn, raising questions about the timing of the investment. Bitcoin’s price dropped rapidly after the purchase, highlighting the risk involved in such large-scale investments in volatile assets.
Despite the drop in price, Strategy remains heavily invested in Bitcoin. The company now holds over 713,000 Bitcoin, worth approximately $54.26 billion. Its average purchase price stands at $76,000 per coin, leaving little room for error in the face of sudden market shifts. Schiff has expressed concerns that the limited buffer between Strategy’s acquisition price and the current market value makes the company vulnerable to future losses.
Peter Schiff Criticizes Strategy’s Bitcoin Strategy
Peter Schiff has long been a critic of Bitcoin, and he recently renewed his criticism of Strategy’s approach. In a post on social media platform X, he argued that the company’s large Bitcoin position leaves it exposed to high volatility. He pointed out that after years of accumulating Bitcoin, Strategy’s position is only slightly above breakeven, which increases its risk in the face of market fluctuations.
According to @Saylor, Bitcoin is the best performing asset in the world. Yet $MSTR invested over $54 billion in Bitcoin over the past five years, and as of now the company is down about 3% on that investment. I'm sure the losses over the next five years will be much greater!
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) February 3, 2026
Schiff also questioned the decision to purchase Bitcoin just before the downturn, noting that the coin had already shown signs of weakness. Bitcoin’s price briefly dipped below $75,000, further exacerbating the risk of Strategy’s holdings. Schiff continues to argue that Bitcoin remains a speculative asset with uncertain long-term potential, especially for companies that hold concentrated positions in the cryptocurrency.
Despite Strategy’s continued investments, Schiff warns that the company’s Bitcoin holdings could face substantial losses in the future. With a more than $54 billion investment and minimal profit buffer, he believes the losses could be even greater over the next five years.
