Peter Schiff: Bitcoin has fallen 16.5% so far in 2026, which may mark the first time it has recorded a decline for two consecutive years

Critics of BTC, gold supporter, and economist Peter Schiff posted on the X platform, stating that Bitcoin has never experienced a decline in two consecutive calendar years in its 18-year history. However, Bitcoin fell by 6.34% last year and has dropped another 16.5% so far in 2026. He pointed out that if Bitcoin continues to decline in 2027, it will mark the first time it has experienced declines in three consecutive calendar years.