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Legendary trader Peter Brandt issues major warning for Ethereum and Solana
Gamza Khanzadaev
Peter Brandt’s Harsh Warning About Ethereum and Solana Staking Predicts Biggest Disasters Ahead in Crypto
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Yesterday, the crypto market was stunned by the approval of Ethereum ETFs. Amidst it all, a seasoned trader Pierre Brandt has issued a warning regarding the future of staking in the cryptocurrency space, particularly regarding Ethereum (ETH) And Solana (SOL).
Brandt predicted significant unrest, suggesting that staking could lead to massive financial losses and bankruptcy.
In particular, the trader, known for his controversial market predictions, called staking risky in itself. He compared it to a leveraged asset, where investors borrow or leverage ETH or SOL by lending them at interest.
However, Brandt stressed that this process inevitably attracts the attention of regulators. He predicted that central banks and treasuries would soon impose strict regulations on staking, eventually putting an end to it in its current form.
He expressed skepticism about the sustainability of betting activities, drawing parallels with historical financial scams. Brandt suggested that many investors seeking high returns through betting may soon realize the flaws in their strategy, citing the infamous figure of Carlo Ponzi, who gave Ponzi schemes their name.
Brandt’s warning coincides with recent approval of the spot Ethereum ETF. Notably, not all issuers of these ETFs have included a staking point in their applications. This exclusion highlights a key distinction: while unstaked ETH is classified as a commodity, staked ETH is treated as a security by the SEC.
Despite these concerns, staking still presents considerable interest to ETF issuers. It offers them the opportunity to earn interest simply by holding tokens and participating in network verification.
About the Author
Gamza Khanzadaev
Financial analyst, trader and crypto enthusiast.
Gamza graduated with a degree in finance and credit with a specialization in securities and financial derivatives. He then also completed a master’s program in banking and asset management.
He wants to participate in covering economic and financial technology topics, as well as making more people aware of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.