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Analysts Warn MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet Could Lead to Collapse
17 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Peter Schiff labels MicroStrategy's business model a "fraud"
- Concerns over MicroStrategy's reliance on high-yield preferred shares and income-oriented funds
- Potential "death spiral" if fund managers dump the preferreds
As of November 17th, 2025, MicroStrategy (MSTR) is at the center of a heated debate regarding its business strategy. Prominent investor Peter Schiff has labeled the company's model a "fraud," warning that its reliance on high-yield preferred shares and income-oriented funds is unsustainable.
Schiff's concerns stem from the potential for a "death spiral" scenario, where fund managers realize the published yields on MicroStrategy's preferred shares may never actually be paid. This could trigger a mass dumping of the preferreds, leaving the company unable to issue more and potentially leading to insolvency.
However, some analysts and traders argue that MicroStrategy's strategy may still offer unique leveraged Bitcoin exposure, fueling a split in market sentiment. Crypto trader KillaXBT highlighted a potential Black Swan scenario, where a 50-60% drop in Bitcoin could lead to tighter loan rules, collateral calls, and forced Bitcoin sales, especially if liquidity dries up.
