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Ross Gerber Questions Bitcoin's Everyday Use Despite 'Endless Promise' Of Its Utility: Tesla Investor Says Haven't Sold Any BTC Unlike Michael Saylor

Veteran investor Ross Gerber questioned on Sunday whether Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has everyday practicality despite the “endless promises of its use cases.”

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Aug 17, 2026 at 4:45 AM UTC · Updated 3 ay önce · 2 dk okuma

Ross Gerber Questions Bitcoin's Everyday Use Despite 'Endless Promise' Of Its Utility: Tesla Investor Says Haven't Sold Any BTC Unlike Michael Saylor
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Veteran investor Ross Gerber questioned on Sunday whether Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has everyday practicality despite the “endless promises of its use cases.”

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In an X post, Gerber said it’s “probably easier” to use gold over Bitcoin in most places, criticizing the cryptocurrency industry for limited value creation beyond certain products.

“What have these people built of value: stablecoins? Really? So what’s the point of having a monetary system that can’t really be used?” the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management said.

Gerber said he had genuine questions, pointing out that he hasn’t sold any Bitcoin while taking a dig at Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy Inc.(NASDAQ:MSTR)

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Probably easier to use gold than bitcoin in most places still despite the endless promises of its use cases… what have these people built of value, stable coins? Really? So what’s the point of having a monetary system that can’t really be used… I’m just asking some questions…

Aug 16, 2026

Leading cryptocurrency investor and podcast host Scott Melker replied to Gerber’s skepticism, pointing out that with cryptocurrency-backed Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA)and Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) cards, a person can spend Bitcoin “almost everywhere.”

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