Peter Schiff warns Bitcoin’s $2,000 surge before Trump’s SOTU speech may reverse on potential sell-the-news reaction.
Bitcoin rose sharply ahead of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, adding more than $2,000 within hours.
The move drew attention across the crypto market, yet long-time critic Peter Schiff warned that the Bitcoin surge may falter once the speech concludes.
Bitcoin Rally Linked to Trump SOTU Speech Speculation
Bitcoin price climbed as traders positioned ahead of the Trump SOTU speech.
Market participants expected a possible reference to cryptocurrency during the address. This expectation drove short-term buying activity across major exchanges.
Peter Schiff addressed the rally in a post on X. He suggested that speculation, rather than strong demand, fueled the upward move.
He wrote, “Bitcoin spiked. I wonder if Trump crypto bros managed to slip a Bitcoin reference into the SOTU address.”
Bitcoin spiked. I wonder if Trump crypto bros managed to slip a Bitcoin reference into the SOTU address. If Bitcoin isn’t mentioned at all, I expect it to sell off. If it is mentioned, it's still likely to sell off as Trump insiders who bought ahead of the speech sell the news.
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) February 25, 2026
Schiff stated that if Bitcoin is not mentioned, the price could retreat quickly. He also said that even if Trump mentions Bitcoin, traders may still sell.
According to him, investors who bought earlier could “sell the news” after the speech.
Schiff Signals Risk of Post-Speech Pullback
Peter Schiff has often criticized Bitcoin and digital assets. In recent comments, he warned that the current rally may be temporary.
He linked the price action directly to the Trump SOTU speech narrative. He stated, “If Bitcoin isn’t mentioned at all, I expect it to sell off.”
He added that a mention may not prevent a decline. Traders who entered positions early may decide to lock in profits.
The “sell-the-news” pattern has appeared in other markets. Assets sometimes rise before major events and then fall afterward.
Schiff indicated that Bitcoin price could follow a similar path after the speech ends.
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Broader Market Concerns and Investor Caution
Schiff also repeated earlier warnings about a deeper Bitcoin correction.
He previously projected that Bitcoin could fall to $20,000. He urged investors to consider reducing exposure during rallies.
If Bitcoin breaks $50K, which looks likely, it seems highly likely it will at least test $20K. That would be an 84% drop from its ATH. I know Bitcoin has done that before, but never with so much hype, leverage, institutional ownership, and market cap at stake. Sell Bitcoin now!
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) February 19, 2026
Other financial leaders have voiced caution about broader market risks. Recent reports noted that JPMorgan’s CEO warned of conditions similar to past financial stress periods.
Such statements added to cautious sentiment in risk assets. Bitcoin remains volatile, especially around political and economic events.
Traders continue to monitor Trump’s speech and market reaction. For now, attention stays on whether the Bitcoin rally will hold or reverse after the address.
