The Peter Schiff Show Podcast

Tariffs Are a Tax: Price Shock Ahead

Feb 5, 2026
Discussion of tariffs as a hidden tax and their likely effect on consumer prices. Analysis of precious metals volatility and why gold and silver are favored over Bitcoin. Examination of weak jobs data and rising oil as signals of economic strain. Political implications for incumbents amid affordability pain and allegations of self-dealing reshaping policy incentives.
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INSIGHT

Paper Market Sell-Off Versus Physical Demand

  • The gold and silver one-day collapses were driven by paper-market mechanics, not a change in fundamentals.
  • Physical demand rose and premiums widened, signaling durable investor interest in metals.
INSIGHT

Bitcoin's Poor Performance Relative To Gold

  • Bitcoin has vastly underperformed when priced in gold and barely exceeded its 2021 dollar peak.
  • Major corporate buyers like MicroStrategy are underwater versus their average purchase prices, exposing business risk.
ADVICE

Recover Bitcoin Losses By Switching To Metals

  • If you lost money holding Bitcoin, consider reallocating into gold, silver, or mining stocks to recover losses.
  • Peter Schiff recommends switching sooner to increase odds of making back losses.
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