Peter Schiff recently asserted that Bitcoin may have reached a ‘major top,’ but this claim could be premature. As of June 2025, none of the 30 key indicators typically suggesting market overheating showed any concerning signs.
On June 12, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a brief dip to $102,000 following escalating tensions in the Middle East after Israel attacked Iran. This unrest contributed to a shift in market sentiment, causing BTC to extend its weekly losses to 7%, in line with declines in the U.S. stock market.
In contrast, gold surged to $3,400, which led Schiff, a well-known Bitcoin critic, to express concerns that Bitcoin’s recent performance indicated a significant downturn. He noted that Bitcoin was now over 15% lower than its peak against gold reached in November 2021.
In his analysis, Schiff highlighted that Bitcoin had not shown any strength against gold for over three years, despite increasing government and corporate interest. He posited that this pattern indicated a peak in the Bitcoin bubble, as large holders appeared to be selling their assets to less experienced investors.
While it is true that Bitcoin’s price was below its 2021 peak in terms of gold, some indicators suggested it was too early to declare a market top. The ratio of Bitcoin to gold, which tracks Bitcoin’s price relative to gold, remained in a long-term uptrend.
If this trend were to reverse, then Schiff’s prediction might hold weight. Further analysis from various market indicators, including the CoinGlass Bull Market Peak Indicators, indicated no signs of overheating, suggesting that current price levels were still stable.
Additionally, investor Ken Teng proposed that the U.S. may increase money printing to address debt issues, potentially boosting Bitcoin’s value further. Glassnode supported this view, stating that during the recent price decline, Bitcoin remained above key support levels, indicating limited risk for short-term holders.