{"id":834525,"date":"2025-03-16T15:11:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T20:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/16\/bad-bitcoin-take-crypto-community-reacts-to-saylors-kidney-selling-advice\/"},"modified":"2025-03-16T15:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T20:11:55","slug":"bad-bitcoin-take-crypto-community-reacts-to-saylors-kidney-selling-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/16\/bad-bitcoin-take-crypto-community-reacts-to-saylors-kidney-selling-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Bad Bitcoin take\u2019 \u2014 Crypto community reacts to Saylor\u2019s kidney-selling advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoins <\/p>\n<div data-id=\"165038\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/controversial-bitcoin-advice-from-saylor\/\">\n<section>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/bitcoin\/\" rel=\"tag\"><br \/>\n                    Bitcoin                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span aria-current=\"page\">\u2018Bad Bitcoin take\u2019 \u2014 Crypto community reacts to Saylor\u2019s kidney-selling advice<\/span><\/span>        <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>by<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a data-author_id=\"29816\" href=\"https:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/team\/vivian-nguyen\/\" rel=\"author\">Vivian Nguyen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2025-02-28T18:57:21+00:00\"><br \/>\n                        Feb. 28, 2025                    <\/time>\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Bitcoins Organ trafficking is illegal in most countries; plus, sellers typically get far less from the hefty prices buyers might pay.<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n            <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 850px)\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/cb5c8e57-aaac-4e9b-841a-bae9328eb71a.jpg\" alt=\"bitcoins 'Bad Bitcoin take' \u2014 Crypto community reacts to Michael Saylor's kidney-selling advice\" title=\"bitcoins http:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/cb5c8e57-aaac-4e9b-841a-bae9328eb71a.jpg\">\n            <\/picture>\n        <\/section>\n<section>\n<section>\n<h3>Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Michael Saylor suggested selling organs instead of Bitcoin, sparking criticism.<\/li>\n<li>Saylor&#8217;s past advice included extreme measures like mortgaging homes for Bitcoin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Share this article<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>        <?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><\/p>\n<p>When Bitcoin crashes, Saylor\u2019s our guy, but this time, the vibe is off for many.<\/p>\n<p>Strategy founder Michael Saylor suggested Bitcoin holders should sell one of their kidneys if they need money rather than selling their Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>The comment came as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/bitcoin-market-correction-pre-election\/\" rel=\"\">Bitcoin fell below $80,000<\/a> on Thursday, reaching its lowest level since last November.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sell a kidney if you must, but keep the Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael Saylor\u26a1\ufe0f (@saylor) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/saylor\/status\/1895325810942411234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\" async data-rocket-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The statement drew sharp criticism from crypto community members and industry figures, who condemned it as irresponsible given health and ethical concerns surrounding organ selling.<\/p>\n<p>This adds to Saylor\u2019s history of advocating extreme measures for Bitcoin investment. During previous market downturns, he encouraged investors to liquidate assets and maximize credit card debt to purchase Bitcoin on leverage.<\/p>\n<p>In a FOX Business interview, the Bitcoin bull also suggested people mortgage their homes to invest in Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cFirst you told people to max out their credit cards and mortgage their homes to buy Bitcoin. Now you\u2019re telling them to sell off their organs. Have you no shame?\u201d criticized gold advocate Peter Schiff in a comment on Saylor\u2019s post.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Bitcoin skeptic pointed out that if people had followed Saylor\u2019s advice when Bitcoin was trading around $50,000, they would now be facing high interest payments on credit card debt, with current rates reaching 24%.<\/p>\n<p>However, others think Saylor\u2019s \u2018sell a kidney\u2019 thing was just a bad joke or hyperbole that reflects his strong belief in Bitcoin\u2019s long-term potential.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, critics argue that his prominent role in the crypto space demands more responsible public communication.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Very very bad taste statements. Is this you or your interns talking? <br \/>Health comes before anything. People look at you as a leader or at least as guidance in the field. This is a terrible take even as a joke.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Giovanni&#8217;s BTC_POWER_LAW (@Giovann35084111) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Giovann35084111\/status\/1895394002998034785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\" async data-rocket-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I have nothing against Bitcoin, but this is really bad advice. It\u2019s pretty easy for someone making millions off of retail traders to say stuff like this without once considering what \u201cyou\u201d are going through. <\/p>\n<p>Why doesn\u2019t Mr. Saylor establish a Bitcoin charity fund for people who\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mdgiKP1cAv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/mdgiKP1cAv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ayesha Tariq, CFA (@AyeshaTariq) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AyeshaTariq\/status\/1895389640351478129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\" async data-rocket-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bad advice. If you are suffering losses and cannot afford to lose more and in a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bitcoin?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">#Bitcoin<\/a> position, then selling sometimes if the best option <\/p>\n<p>Then learn form your mistakes of entering without a plan <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Brb1rMagZn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/Brb1rMagZn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Crypto Tony (@CryptoTony__) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CryptoTony__\/status\/1895397780769616032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\" async data-rocket-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>And some simply joked or gave satirical takes on the issue.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You guys still have kidneys? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wgeIIHVN0x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/wgeIIHVN0x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Samson Mow (@Excellion) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Excellion\/status\/1895337055582122377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\" async data-rocket-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Buy Litecoin and you can keep your kidneys. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NJmEWPas20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/NJmEWPas20<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CryptoLuke ???????? (@Litecoin8888) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Litecoin8888\/status\/1895438591960268941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\" async data-rocket-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Me buying the dip <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hQUmm4sKaM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/hQUmm4sKaM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cryptocurrency Inside (@Crypto_Inside_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Crypto_Inside_\/status\/1895390696552673685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\" async data-rocket-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The price of a human kidney on the black market varies widely. According to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalfuturist.com\/how-much-is-life-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">report<\/a> from Dr. Bertalan Mesko, PhD, kidney prices on black markets can range from $50,000 to $120,000, though sellers typically receive only a fraction and middlemen capture most profits.<\/p>\n<p><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-banner mrec-in-article\"><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that organ trafficking is illegal in most countries, and this is not financial or health advice.<\/p>\n<p>Saylor\u2019s Strategy currently holds 499,096 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $41 billion at current market prices. The company\u2019s shares traded at $245 after market opening Friday, down 15% year-to-date.<\/p>\n<p>At press time, Bitcoin traded at $83,500, showing a decline of over 10% year-to-date, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/BTCUSD\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">per TradingView<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-share\">\n<p>Share this article<\/p>\n<div class=\"social-icons\">\n          <button class=\"social-icon share\" data-href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=%E2%80%98Bad+Bitcoin+take%E2%80%99+%E2%80%94+Crypto+community+reacts+to+Saylor%E2%80%99s+kidney-selling+advice&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcryptobriefing.com%2Fcontroversial-bitcoin-advice-from-saylor%2F&#038;via=crypto_briefing\" aria-label=\"Share on x\"><br \/>\n        <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?><br \/>\n                <svg width=\"40px\" height=\"40px\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                <g id=\"surface1\">\n                <path style=\" stroke:none;fill-rule:nonzero;fill:rgb(0%,0%,0%);fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 17.867188 0.148438 C 10.839844 0.878906 4.558594 5.507812 1.707031 12.054688 C -0.132812 16.28125 -0.441406 21.148438 0.867188 25.625 C 2.480469 31.214844 6.652344 35.933594 12.054688 38.292969 C 16.28125 40.132812 21.148438 40.4375 25.628906 39.132812 C 32.332031 37.199219 37.613281 31.695312 39.347656 24.851562 C 42.054688 14.132812 35.414062 3.171875 24.667969 0.613281 C 22.304688 0.0546875 20.226562 -0.09375 17.867188 0.148438 Z M 18.132812 12.535156 C 19.839844 14.800781 21.28125 16.667969 21.332031 16.667969 C 21.386719 16.667969 23.160156 14.800781 25.253906 12.535156 L 29.078125 8.398438 L 31.253906 8.398438 L 30.785156 8.894531 C 30.519531 9.171875 28.785156 11.054688 26.933594 13.066406 C 25.078125 15.078125 23.265625 17.039062 22.90625 17.398438 L 22.265625 18.078125 L 27.265625 24.734375 C 30.011719 28.398438 32.265625 31.441406 32.265625 31.492188 C 32.265625 31.558594 30.628906 31.601562 28.640625 31.601562 L 25 31.585938 L 21.613281 27.054688 C 19.28125 23.921875 18.1875 22.574219 18.078125 22.652344 C 18 22.71875 16.105469 24.761719 13.867188 27.1875 L 9.800781 31.601562 L 8.773438 31.601562 C 8.199219 31.601562 7.734375 31.574219 7.734375 31.535156 C 7.734375 31.492188 9.851562 29.171875 12.441406 26.386719 C 15.011719 23.601562 17.148438 21.265625 17.171875 21.226562 C 17.1875 21.171875 15.066406 18.28125 12.464844 14.800781 C 9.867188 11.332031 7.734375 8.464844 7.734375 8.441406 C 7.734375 8.414062 9.371094 8.398438 11.386719 8.398438 L 15.039062 8.398438 Z M 18.132812 12.535156 \" \/>\n                <path style=\" stroke:none;fill-rule:nonzero;fill:rgb(0%,0%,0%);fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 11.027344 10.1875 C 11.082031 10.28125 14.441406 14.785156 18.464844 20.171875 L 25.800781 29.988281 L 27.441406 30 C 28.453125 30 29.066406 29.945312 29.039062 29.867188 C 29.027344 29.800781 25.679688 25.292969 21.628906 19.867188 L 14.238281 10 L 12.585938 10 C 11.214844 10 10.933594 10.027344 11.027344 10.1875 Z M 11.027344 10.1875 \" \/>\n                <\/g>\n                <\/svg>      <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p> Vivian Nguyen <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptobriefing.com\/controversial-bitcoin-advice-from-saylor\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin Home \u00bb Bitcoin \u00bb \u2018Bad Bitcoin take\u2019 \u2014 Crypto community reacts to Saylor\u2019s kidney-selling advice by Vivian Nguyen Feb. 28, 2025 Organ trafficking is illegal in most countries; plus, sellers typically get far less from the hefty prices buyers might pay. 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