- Ripple CTO David Schwartz sees Bitcoin’s price drop as a smart buying opportunity, calling market dips a natural cycle.
- The U.S. government is building a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, fueling speculation about its long-term role in finance.
After reaching $91K mark on March 7, Bitcoin has taken another dip to $76,800, marking over 15% decline in just last 4 days, leaving its price hovering around $81,000. The broader crypto market has followed suit, experiencing an 5.97% decline overall. While some investors are alarmed, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, sees the downturn as a golden chance to buy.
Looks like a buying opportunity to me.
— David “JoelKatz” Schwartz (@JoelKatz) March 10, 2025
Schwartz believes market ups and downs are just part of the usual cycle. Instead of panicking, he sees price drops as a smart buying opportunity. When asked if Bitcoin has any real purpose beyond making money, he shrugged it off, saying that some people care about that question while others do not. Schwartz stated:
There are two kinds of bitcoiners in the world, those that care about the answer to that question and those who don’t. I’m 100% okay with both kinds,
While Schwartz and other believers keep buying, skeptics still question whether Bitcoin has any real-world use. Meanwhile, governments are starting to discuss whether Bitcoin should play a role in national financial reserves, adding another layer of uncertainty to the market.
U.S. Plans Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
As Bitcoin weathers price swings, the U.S. government has moved to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a move that could change the crypto landscape. The initiative, formalized last week, plans to use confiscated BTC as a long-term store of value, similar to gold reserves. Current estimates suggest the U.S. holds 198K BTC, making it the largest known state holder.
In addition to Bitcoin, officials plan to create a Digital Asset Stockpile, which will include cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple. The idea is to diversify the country’s digital holdings, ensuring stability in an evolving financial world. However, the timing of the reserve’s announcement coincided with Bitcoin’s latest downturn, fueling uncertainty.
Some analysts believe the price drop was partly due to a classic “sell the news” reaction, where traders dumped holdings after the reserve plan was made public. Others point to macroeconomic fears, including recession concerns and upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, as major factors behind the dip.
Bitcoin’s Long-Term Potential vs. Short-Term Volatility
Bitcoin’s price volatility is nothing new, but current predictions vary widely. Analysts suggest that in a recession scenario, Bitcoin could drop to $50,000, while a strong economy could keep its price floor between $70,000 and $75,000. The uncertainty is making investors concerning, especially since Bitcoin has been swinging 10% up and down in recent weeks.
Even with that instability, many experts are still hopeful. Bitcoin is often seen as protection against the weakening value of traditional money. In the past, it has bounced back stronger after bad market conditions. Supporters believe that because Bitcoin is limited in supply, demand will keep rising and eventually push prices to new record highs.
Schwartz, for his part, sees Bitcoin’s resilience as proof of its value. His perspective highlights the ongoing divide in the crypto world—one side questions Bitcoin’s utility, while the other keeps buying.
