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- Peter Schiff criticized Bitcoin's soaring valuation, deeming it the largest bubble in history.
- Bitcoin's market cap exceeded $2 trillion, surpassing that of many failed dot-com companies.
- Schiff's warnings echo longstanding skepticism about the sustainability of cryptocurrency investments.
In December 2024, influential economist Peter Schiff criticized Bitcoin, labeling it as the biggest financial bubble in history, surpassing the infamous dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. His assertion came as Bitcoin's valuation soared to over $2 trillion, a figure significantly higher than the combined market valuation of approximately 400 dot-com companies at their peak before their downfall. Schiff's skepticism concerning Bitcoin is not new; he has often referred to the cryptocurrency's rise as a 'popular delusion' fueling speculation. This strong sentiment against Bitcoin parallels the views of investment legends like Charlie Munger, who previously called the crypto boom a 'mass folly.' Schiff's remarks reignited debates in financial circles regarding the sustainability of cryptocurrency valuations and the potential consequences for investors when the bubble bursts. Given the historical context of the dot-com era, where numerous once-prominent tech companies later went bankrupt, many investors remain cautious as they navigate the current cryptocurrency landscape.