Bitcoin critic and economist Peter Schiff has criticized the flagship crypto again, calling it a ‘scam.’ He also alluded to the recent BTC price surge and suggested that a crash is imminent. Meanwhile, Schiff’s favorite asset, gold, is again eyeing a new all-time high (ATH).
Peter Schiff Comes For Bitcoin Again
In an X post, Schiff asserted that BTC is a “total scam.” This came as he remarked that the Bitcoin price was only pumping due to the US government pumping the crypto asset. The economist also commented on gold’s price action, noting that it had enjoyed significant gains in the last 24 hours and claimed that a breakout was near.
In another post, the Bitcoin critic again stated that the flagship crypto is a “total fraud.” He added that the longer market participants take to figure this out, the more money they will lose. Schiff also commented on the US dollar’s decline and boldly affirmed that gold is the only monetary asset that can replace it as the global reserve currency.
The economist’s comments on the US pumping the Bitcoin price relate to the plans to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He recently criticized Donald Trump’s BTC plans and claimed they were a waste of resources on the flagship crypto.
The US is expected to move forward with the Reserve plans, with the US Treasury drawing up a comprehensive plan on how it will establish and manage this reserve using seized assets. Meanwhile, it is worth mentioning that New Hampshire became the first state to sign the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill into law today.
Bitcoin Reclaims The $95,000 Level
Amid Peter Schiff’s latest fraud comments, the Bitcoin price has again reclaimed the psychological $95,000 level. This also comes amid market uncertainty due to Trump’s tariffs, inflation, and recession concerns. Market participants seem to view the flagship crypto as a hedge against the current macro conditions.
Schiff’s favorite asset, gold, is also enjoying an upward trend at the moment. Its price surge has extended to almost $200 in two days and is now just 2.5% short of a new all-time high (ATH). The market commentator The Kobeissi Letter noted that this price surge isn’t normal, hinting at inflationary pressures in the market.
While investors scan the horizon for an official announcement from World Liberty Financial (WLFI) over its USD1 stablecoin, on-chain data indicates significant activity. The USD1 stablecoin has recorded a daily trading volume of nearly $44 million following a soft listing on BSC and Ethereum.
USD1 Stablecoin Records $44 Million In Daily Trading Volume
According to data from Coingecko, USD1 stablecoin has recorded frenetic activity levels over the last 24 hours. Data from the crypto data aggregator, USD1 stablecoin has garnered a daily trading volume of $44.8 million over the last day.
The surge in daily transaction activity comes in the absence of an official exchange listing announcement of USD1 stablecoin. However, USD1 tokens are raking up impressive numbers following the soft launch on decentralized exchanges like PancakeSwap V3 on BSC. On-chain data reveals that the most active trading pair on PancakeSwap V3 is the USD1/WBNB with volumes of nearly $22 million.
Despite the 43,714% spike in daily transaction activity, total supply sits at just over the $7 million mark. WLFI cofounder ZachWitkoff reposted a tweet alluding to the soft launch of the USD1 stablecoin on Ethereum and BNB Chain.
“The stablecoin USD1, created by the WLFI ecosystem, has recorded $45 million in volume within its first 24 hours live,” wrote the pseudonymous Notaz.Sol on X. “Now available on BNB Chain and Ethereum, the strong debut signals growing interest and demand for USD1.”
USD1’s daily trading volume spike follows an airdrop proposal for WLFI holders early in the week in an attempt to drive adoption metrics.
When Will WLFI Announce An Official Exchange Listing?
Weeks after WLFI percolated the ecosystem with the announcement of USD1, the stablecoin is yet to make its debut on centralized exchanges. The delay in listing continues to stump investors but recent on-chain transaction volume indicates a major listing announcement is imminent.
A previous listing date prediction for USD1 fell through but enthusiasm is still running high for community members. Since the April 1 prediction did not pan out, eyes are fixed for a listing announcement before the end of April.
However, pseudonymous crypto analyst xHuai.eth opines that the listing will likely coincide with the passing of a new stablecoin bill in the US. Flowing from the official announcement for the USD1 stablecoin, the technical aspect for the listing is covered with Ethereum and BNB Chain tapped for launch, hinting at a potential listing.
USD1 is racing against other industry firstmovers like USDC and USDT and an early listing will give it an edge to snag a slice of the market share.
Bitcoin (BTC) enters May 2025 with renewed momentum, gaining over 14% in the past 30 days and trading just 6.3% below the key $100,000 mark. Behind the price action, Bitcoin’s apparent demand has turned positive for the first time since late February, signaling a shift in on-chain behavior.
However, fresh inflows—especially from US-based ETFs—remain subdued compared to 2024 levels, suggesting institutional conviction has yet to fully return. According to MEXC COO Tracy Jin, if current conditions hold, a summer rally toward $150,000 is plausible, with sentiment turning increasingly bullish.
Bitcoin Apparent Demand Turns Positive, But Fresh Inflows Still Lacking
Bitcoin’s apparent demand has shown clear signs of recovery recently, rising to 65,000 BTC over the past 30 days. This marks a sharp rebound from the trough on March 27, when apparent demand—defined as the net 30-day change in holdings across all investor cohorts—reached a deeply negative level of -311,000 BTC.
Apparent demand reflects the aggregated balance shifts across wallets and provides insight into whether capital is entering or exiting the Bitcoin network.
While the current demand level is still well below earlier peaks in 2024, a meaningful inflection point occurred on April 24: Bitcoin’s apparent demand turned positive and has remained positive for six consecutive days after nearly two months of sustained outflows.
Despite this improvement, broader demand momentum remains weak.
The continued lack of significant new inflows suggests that most of the recent accumulation may be driven by existing holders rather than fresh capital entering the market.
For Bitcoin to mount a sustainable rally, both apparent demand and demand momentum must show consistent and synchronized growth. Until that alignment occurs, the current stabilization may not support a strong or prolonged price breakout.
US Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Still Far Below 2024 Levels
Bitcoin purchases from U.S.-based ETFs have remained largely flat since late March, fluctuating between daily net flows of -5,000 to +3,000 BTC.
This activity level sharply contrasts with the strong inflows seen in late 2024, when daily purchases frequently exceeded 8,000 BTC and contributed to Bitcoin’s initial rally toward $100,000.
So far in 2025, BTC ETFs have collectively accumulated a net total of 28,000 BTC, well below the more than 200,000 BTC they had purchased by this point last year.
This decline shows a slowdown in institutional demand, which has historically been key in driving major price movements.
Bitcoin: Net Cumulative Inflows to US Spot ETFs by Year. Source: CryptoQuant.
There are early signs of a modest rebound, with ETF inflows beginning to tick higher recently. However, current levels remain insufficient to fuel a sustained uptrend.
ETF activity is often viewed as a proxy for institutional conviction, and a notable increase in purchases would likely signal renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s medium-term trajectory.
Until those inflows return in force, the broader market may struggle to generate the momentum needed for a prolonged rally.
Bitcoin Nears $100,000 as Momentum Builds Despite Macro Pressure
Bitcoin price has gained over 14% in the past 30 days, rebounding strongly after dipping below $75,000 in April.
This renewed momentum comes as BTC shows relative resilience amid broader macroeconomic volatility and policy-driven pressures, including Trump’s tariff measures that have weighed on risk assets.
While the entire crypto market has felt the impact, Bitcoin appears to be detaching slightly, showing less sensitivity to these external shocks than other digital assets.
BTC now sits just 6.3% below the $100,000 mark and remains under 17% from a potential move toward $110,000. According to Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC, sentiment is turning positive again:
“Beyond immediate price action, the growing institutional appetite and shrinking supply mechanisms against the macroeconomic uncertainty backdrop point to a structural shift in Bitcoin’s role within the global financial market. BTC is used to hedging against inflation and the fiat-based financial model. Its liquidity, scalability, programmability, and global accessibility offer a reliable modern alternative to traditional financial instruments for many corporations,” Jin said.
According to Jin, a summer rally towards $150,000 is plausible. She stressed that the $95,000 range will likely become a launch point for the brewing decisive breakout above $100,000 in the coming days.
” Should global trade tensions stabilize further and institutional accumulation continues, a summer rally towards $150,000 is plausible, potentially extending towards $200,000 by 2026. Overall, the external background remains favorable for the continuation of the upward movement, especially given the growth of stock indices on Friday, which could support Bitcoin over the weekend.”
