Peter Schiff renews bitcoin crash warning below $66k

Thursday 04 - 08:28

By: Dakir Madiha

Peter Schiff renews bitcoin crash warning below $66k

Bitcoin slipped below the 66,000 dollar level this week, reigniting concerns among market observers over the strength of its current support zone. The cryptocurrency traded around 66,280 dollars on Wednesday morning after briefly touching an intraday low near 65,708 dollars. The move placed renewed focus on long-standing bearish forecasts tied to the asset’s volatility and recent loss of momentum.

Economist Peter Schiff reiterated his negative outlook, arguing that a break below 50,000 dollars could trigger a deeper decline toward 20,000 dollars. He first outlined this scenario in a social media post in February, stating that such a breakdown would likely lead to a prolonged selloff. A fall to 20,000 dollars would represent a drop of roughly 84 percent from Bitcoin’s peak near 126,000 dollars reached in October 2025.

His warning comes as Bitcoin trades below the 69,000 dollar level it first crossed in November 2021. Schiff argues that long-term holders who have seen limited or no gains in recent years may eventually capitulate if downward pressure continues. His stance remains consistent with years of criticism of digital assets, despite repeated market recoveries.

Several analysts take a different view of current conditions. Research teams at Bernstein have described the recent downturn as a confidence-driven correction rather than a structural failure, projecting a potential rise to 150,000 dollars by the end of the year. Standard Chartered has set a 150,000 dollar target for 2026, while CoinShares forecasts a range between 120,000 and 170,000 dollars. Other analysts, including Ed Engel at Compass Point, see a possible consolidation phase with downside risk toward 60,000 or even 55,000 dollars.

The debate highlights a widening split between long-term skeptics and institutional forecasts that still assume significant upside potential. Market participants are now focused on whether Bitcoin can stabilize above the 65,000 dollar range or whether renewed selling pressure will push it closer to the thresholds that bearish analysts see as critical.