Thomas Peterffy, co-founder of online trading platform Interactive Brokers, explained that despite the declines, Bitcoin (BTC) is still expensive and will buy new if there is a pullback to $12,000.
Thomas Peterffyshared his thoughts on Bitcoin and the US economy in an interview with Forbes last week. According to Forbes billionaire listing, Peterffy’s net worth is currently $18.4 billion known as. headed by Interactive Brokers, It has been enabling cryptocurrency trading since September 2021.
Peterffy said in a statement last January that if reserve currencies Investors’ personal wealth if it declines to “hell” %2 to 3%He said it makes perfect sense for him to keep his crypto in crypto. Last July, “There is a small chance for Bitcoin to become the main currency, so you should take the risk” saying a little bitcoin He added that he did.
In an interview with Forbes, despite the recent drop in the crypto market, That Bitcoin can still be expensive He stated that he believed. He said that he did not sell the Bitcoins he had and that the price for $12,000 He added that he plans to buy more if they reach him.
Despite plans to buy more Bitcoin Peterffyon the future of crypto continues to be cautious:
There is a very high probability that Bitcoin will become worthless or be declared illegal.
According to Peterffy, U.S. government officials believe that cryptocurrencies are “financing illegal activities”, stating that he is concerned about the use of cryptocurrencies for that they can try to ban suggested.
Thomas Peterffy also commented on US stock markets. US stock market could hit bottom and S&P 500 index of October around the bear 22% in decline 3,000 dollars He commented on the global crisis, predicting that it could fall to levels below:
I believe that inflationary pressures will continue for years, not months. This is not a short-term issue.