Peter Schiff Sees Potential in Silver Amid Cryptocurrency Weakness

Well-known advocate of traditional assets Peter Schiff recently expressed a critical view of the cryptocurrency market, recommending investors shift their focus to precious metals. His stance is based on the contrasting performance of gold and silver compared to digital assets, which show significant volatility compared to traditional investment instruments.

Silver vs. Bitcoin: Yearly Contrast

According to data from TheMarketPeriodical, silver has shown impressive growth in recent months. In November 2025, the price of silver rose by 17%, while Bitcoin fell by the same amount during the same period. Since the beginning of 2025, silver has increased by 95%, whereas Bitcoin has declined by 4%. Silver even hit new all-time highs, surpassing $55 per ounce. These opposing trends highlight the divergence between traditional metals and cryptocurrencies amid current market instability.

Why Silver ETFs Remain Undervalued

Experts from The Kobeissi Letter pointed out an interesting paradox: despite silver’s strong performance, ETFs related to this metal account for only 0.3% of all ETF assets in the market. This indicates a lack of institutional investment in silver, which could suggest hidden potential for further growth as asset revaluation occurs.

Cryptocurrencies in a Competitive Environment

Peter Schiff emphasizes that the current dynamics create a mirror image between digital assets and precious metals. Analysts warn of risks to the crypto sector: if Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to underperform compared to major asset classes like the S&P 500 index and gold, it could lead to a decline in investment demand for digital assets. Data shows that in the long term, traditional assets maintain an advantage, supported by influential figures like Peter Schiff.