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Bitcoin’s sharp slide below $100,000 has triggered one of the most heated market debates in months, with gold advocate Peter Schiff once again challenging the core beliefs of Bitcoin maximalists.

On November 14, BTC fell toward $96,000, extending a deeper correction from its October peak above $126,000. The move came amid heightened equity volatility, fading expectations of a December Fed rate cut, and widespread deleveraging across crypto markets.

Schiff Reignites His Long-Running Critique

Seizing on the drop, Peter Schiff posted a provocative poll on X, asking:

“How low does Bitcoin have to fall before you finally admit I was right?”

Poll results at the time:

0 — 58.5%

$50,000 — 18.7%

$25,000 — 8.1%

$10,000 — 14.7%

Schiff argued that Bitcoin’s return below $100K almost a year after first breaking the level shows structural weakness — not normal volatility. His comments also highlighted BTC’s underperformance relative to gold, noting Bitcoin is down more than 30% vs. gold since August.

The Market Pushes Back

Crypto analysts and traders quickly countered:

Long-term holders from $8k–$12k remain massively in profit.

Volatility is intrinsic to Bitcoin and does not invalidate long-term adoption.

Institutional capital continues to accumulate despite short-term selling.

Analyst Crypto Patel pointed out that Bitcoin’s pullback does not alter its macro trajectory:

“Volatility at this level is normal — adoption and institutional demand are rising, not falling.”

Institutional Context: Fed Uncertainty Returns

Risk sentiment deteriorated significantly this week:

S&P 500 fell 1.7%

Nasdaq dropped 2.3%

Odds of a December Fed cut fell from 63% → 52%

With the U.S. government shutdown finally over, a flood of delayed macro data is expected in the coming days — adding more uncertainty to Bitcoin’s near-term outlook.

Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Narrative War Intensifies

Schiff insists 2025’s Bitcoin rally was engineered by Wall Street and Washington, arguing that BTC is vulnerable if institutional support fades. He has also doubled down on tokenized gold, positioning it as the superior digital asset.

This debate will soon move from X to the stage: Schiff and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao are expected to discuss Bitcoin vs. tokenized gold at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai on December 4.

The event will gather developers, regulators, and institutional leaders — setting the tone for the next chapter in digital asset adoption.

Bottom Line

Bitcoin’s move below $100K has reopened an ideological divide that has defined crypto for over a decade.

Whether BTC rebounds — or Schiff finally gets his moment — remains to be seen.