{"id":172367,"date":"2025-09-25T22:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=172367"},"modified":"2025-09-25T22:48:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:48:01","slug":"strategy-plunges-almost-7-as-peter-schiff-issues-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/strategy-plunges-almost-7-as-peter-schiff-issues-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategy Plunges Almost 7% as Peter Schiff Issues Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"

The move came amid a wave of forced liquidations, with more than $226 million erased in just one hour, largely from leveraged long positions. Ethereum bore the brunt of the wipeout with over $100 million in positions closed, while Bitcoin itself saw more than $55 million liquidated. The cascade underscored how leverage continues to amplify volatility, leaving traders exposed to sudden downturns. At the same time, the sell-off dragged the total crypto market capitalization down to around $3.76 trillion, its steepest slide in weeks. Stocks tied to digital assets moved in lockstep. MicroStrategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, fell 6.67% to $301.76 in afternoon trading, extending a month-long slump. The decline reflects growing unease over treasury-heavy crypto strategies, as investors weigh whether fresh buying opportunities are emerging or whether more pain lies ahead.<\/p>\n

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Liquidation cascade rattles traders<\/h2>\n

The downturn was fueled by a sharp wave of leverage unwinding. Data showed more than $226 million in crypto positions were liquidated in a single hour, with long traders absorbing nearly all the damage. Ethereum led the rout with $107 million in positions erased, while Solana, XRP, and BNB also faced notable wipeouts. The forced selling revealed just how fragile market structure becomes when open interest is elevated, as cascading liquidations amplify even modest price moves.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin slips below key level<\/h3>\n

For Bitcoin, the break under $111,000 marked its lowest point in two weeks, sparking concerns that support in the $108,000\u2013$109,000 zone may soon be tested. Technical indicators point to weakening momentum. TradingView\u2019s analysis labeled the coin a \u201cStrong Sell\u201d on moving averages, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovered near 42, a sign of fading demand. Analysts caution that if Bitcoin fails to stabilize, the next significant support could sit closer to $104,000, a level that previously served as a base during summer consolidation.<\/p>\n

MicroStrategy mirrors Bitcoin\u2019s volatility<\/h2>\n

MicroStrategy\u2019s stock has once again moved in tandem with Bitcoin\u2019s price action. The company\u2019s shares sank 6.67% to $301.76 during afternoon trading, extending a broader downtrend that has erased more than 13% in the past month. The decline also wiped out its year-to-date gains, leaving MSTR slightly in the red for 2025.<\/p>\n

The company recently added 850 BTC worth nearly $100 million to its already massive holdings of 639,835 BTC. The purchase was funded through share sales rather than debt, a strategy designed to avoid additional leverage. However, equity dilution remains a sore point with investors, who have punished the stock despite Michael Saylor\u2019s unwavering Bitcoin-first approach.<\/p>\n

Peter Schiff warns of bear market for Bitcoin treasuries<\/h2>\n

The decline has also reignited warnings from long-time Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff. In a post on X, Schiff argued that this could mark the start of a \u201cbrutal bear market\u201d for companies holding Bitcoin as a core treasury asset. He questioned whether firms like MicroStrategy can survive if BTC enters a prolonged downturn, noting that MSTR shares are already down 45% from their November 2024 peak of $473.<\/p>\n

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Ethereum just tanked below $4,000. Despite all the Ethereum Treasury company buying, the #2 crypto is now in an official bear market, down 20% from its August record high. Bitcoin is next.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) September 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n