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- Michael Saylor suggested that they sell organs instead of Bitcoin, which led to criticism.
- Sayor’s previous advice included extreme measures such as mortgage home for bitcoin.
When Bitcoin crashes, Saylor is our guy, but this time Vibe is of too many.
Strategy -founder Michael Saylor suggested that Bitcoin holders sell one of their kidneys if they need money rather than selling their bitcoin.
The comment came as Bitcoin fell below $ 80,000 On Thursday and reaches its lowest level since November last year.
Sell a kidney if you have to, but keep Bitcoin.
– Michael Saylor⚡ (@Saylor) February 28, 2025
The statement drew sharp criticism from the Crypto Community members and industry figures, who condemned it as irresponsible in view of health and ethical problems around organ sales.
This contributes to Sayor’s history of advocating extreme measures for bitcoin investments. During previous declines in the market, he encouraged investors to liquidate assets and maximize credit card debt to buy bitcoin at leverage.
In a Fox business interview, Bitcoin Bull also suggested people who mortgage their homes to invest in Bitcoin.
“First you told people to maximize their credit cards and mortgage their homes to buy bitcoin. Now you tell them to sell their organs. You have no shame? “Criticized gold advocates Peter Schiff in a comment on Saylor’s post.
Bitcoin Skeptic pointed out that if people had followed Saylor’s advice when Bitcoin traded about $ 50,000, they would now meet high interest payments on credit card debt, with current prices that reached 24%.
Others, however, believe that Saylor’s ‘Sell a kidney’ thing was just a bad joke or hyperbole that reflects his strong belief in Bitcoin’s long -term potential.
In any case, critics claim that his prominent role in the crypto gym requires more responsible public communication.
Very very bad taste statements. Is this where you or your trainees are talking?
Health comes before something. People look at you as a leader or at least as guidance in the field. This is a terrible tag even as a joke.
I don’t mind bitcoin, but that’s really bad advice. It is quite simple for someone who makes millions of retailers to say things like this without once considering what “you” go through.
Why doesn’t Mr. Saylor a Bitcoin Charity Fund for people like … https://t.co/mdgikp1cav
– Ayesha Tariq, CFA (@ayeshatariq) February 28, 2025
Bad advice. If you suffer from losses and cannot afford to lose more and in a #Bitcoin position, then sell sometimes about the best option
Then learn from your mistakes to come in without a plan https://t.co/brb1RMagzn
– Crypto Tony (@cryptotony__) February 28, 2025
And some simply joking or gave satirical shots on the question.
Do you still have kidneys? pic.twitter.com/wgeiihvn0x
– Samson Mow (@Excellion) February 28, 2025
Buy Litecoin and you can keep your kidneys. https://t.co/njmewpas20
– Cryptoluke 🇦🇺 (@litcoin888) February 28, 2025
I buy the dip pic.twitter.com/hqumm4skam
– Cryptocurrency inside (@crypto_inside_) February 28, 2025
The price of a human kidney on the black market varies greatly. According to a Report From Dr. Berttala Mesko, PHD, can kidney prices in black markets can vary from $ 50,000 to $ 120,000, but sellers usually get only a fraction and intermediaries that capture most profits.
It is important to note that human trafficking is illegal in most countries, and this is not economic or health advice.
Sayor’s strategy currently has $ 499,096 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $ 41 billion at current market prices. The company’s shares were shopping at $ 245 after the market opened Friday, by 15% the year before.
At press time, Bitcoin traded to $ 83,500, which showed a decrease of over 10% the year before, per tradingview.
