US President Donald Trump’s growing support for Bitcoin has drawn sharp criticism from economist Peter Schiff, who warns that the move could weaken the dollar.
Schiff posted on X that exchanging dollars for Bitcoin “puts added pressure on the dollar” and called spending on the cryptocurrency “harmful to our country.”
According to reports, Trump believes Bitcoin lifts jobs and eases strain on the dollar, but Schiff says the opposite may be true.
Trump And Bitcoin: Impact On Dollar Demand
According to Peter Schiff, when people swap US dollars for Bitcoin, they pull demand away from the world’s main reserve currency.
Bitcoin’s price has jumped more than 30% this year, and some see it as a shield against inflation. Schiff argues that those dollar sales chip away at the greenback’s standing.
He warned that the broader economy could feel the effects if the trend grows.
Pandering to his donors and to promote his family business, Trump claimed that Bitcoin “takes pressure off the dollar and is good for the country.” But selling dollars to buy Bitcoin puts added pressure on the dollar. Also, wasting resources on Bitcoin is harmful to our country.
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) June 28, 2025
Government And State Reserves
Based on reports, the federal government plans no direct sales of dollars. Instead, it will use funds from criminal and civil forfeiture to build a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
At least 10 states, including Texas and Florida, are following suit. They’re setting aside capital to buy and hold crypto on their balance sheets. That shift means government units could end up tied to a volatile asset.
Trump Media’s Crypto Strategy
US President Donald Trump’s private venture, Trump Media, has raised $2.3 billion through stock offerings and convertible notes to fuel a Bitcoin treasury.
In May, a White House event hosted top holders of the “TRUMP” meme coin. Attendees spent nearly $150 million for seats at a dinner.
Critics say the family has already netted over $1 billion from its crypto ventures. Those figures show how deeply the campaign is courting the crypto community.
Political And Financial Risks
Peter Schiff suggests that Trump’s crypto push is less about monetary policy and more about wooing wealthy donors.
He described the fundraising events as “a ploy to attract crypto-based support.” At the same time, volatility in Bitcoin markets poses real financial risk. A sudden price drop could leave any reserve tied up in losses rather than gains.
Recent Investment In DeFi
World Liberty Financial, another Trump family business, secured a $100 million investment from Aqua 1 as part of plans to expand in decentralized finance.
Trump Jr. has said that banking cut‑offs forced the family toward cryptocurrencies, but many see the move as a bid for fresh funds. That deal highlights how the family is betting big on emerging crypto sectors.
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