Peter Schiff Slams Trump’s Crypto Bills, Calls Bitcoin a “Ponzi Scheme”
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Gold advocate and long-time crypto critic Peter Schiff has taken aim at the U.S. government’s latest pro-crypto move, calling the newly signed GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, and anti-CBDC bill a “legislative low point.”
While the crypto community, including Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, cheered the passing of these bills as a historic win for digital assets, Schiff warned that they may actually weaken the U.S. dollar and boost what he calls a “decentralized Ponzi scheme” in Bitcoin.
The main purpose of the "landmark" crypto bills is to cloak Bitcoin—nothing more than a decentralized Ponzi scheme—in the trappings of legitimacy. The industry is using them to hype Bitcoin and other cryptos so insiders can cash out at higher prices. It’s a legislative low point.
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) July 18, 2025
Crypto Bills Trigger Market Pullback
Rather than rallying on the news, crypto prices dipped. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2%, while top altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Binance Coin (BNB), and Solana (SOL) pulled back after recent gains.
Schiff believes this proves the legislation is more about hype than substance.
“The industry is using these bills to hype Bitcoin and other cryptos so insiders can cash out at higher prices,” he said, warning that the bills are fueling short-term gains at the cost of long-term stability.
Schiff: Stablecoins Won’t Save the Dollar
The GENIUS Act supports dollar-pegged stablecoins, which is a move praised by industry leaders like Rum’s Chris Pavlovski and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who claim it will strengthen the dollar’s global position.
But Schiff strongly disagrees.
“Stablecoins are only as strong as the U.S. dollar itself,” he argued, calling the idea “nonsense” and warning that this supposed stability will fade as the dollar continues to weaken.
He remains firm in his belief that gold, not Bitcoin or stablecoins, is the real store of value.
Trump’s Crypto Push: Bold or Risky?
Alongside the new bills, Trump is also pushing for an executive order to allow 401(k) retirement investments in Bitcoin and crypto.
Schiff sees this as a dangerous move that could speed up the dollar’s decline.
“Bitcoiners may cheer, as most bought Bitcoin to profit from a dollar crash. But ironically, gold will be the winner – Bitcoin will crash too,” he said.
How Will This Move Shape Up?
Schiff’s warnings raise serious questions about where the U.S. is headed with its new pro-crypto stance. While many see these bills as a step forward, critics like Schiff argue they may backfire, risking more harm to the economy than help.
As crypto regulation takes shape, the debate is far from over: are these bills laying the groundwork for a digital future or opening the door to financial trouble