MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has hinted at another Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, marking the 11th consecutive week of BTC acquisitions for the company. In a January 19 social media post, Saylor shared a Bitcoin chart accompanied by the cryptic message, “Things will be different tomorrow,” likely referencing the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
MicroStrategy’s Growing Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy remains the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, with 450,000 BTC in its portfolio. The company purchased 2,530 BTC on January 13 for approximately $243 million, bringing the current valuation of its Bitcoin holdings to $47.3 billion. Notably, the company has seen a 69% return on its investment.
These acquisitions align with MicroStrategy’s ambitious “21/21 plan,” which aims to raise $42 billion through equity and fixed-income securities to purchase Bitcoin. The plan underscores the company’s long-term commitment to Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
Saylor’s Vision for Bitcoin Adoption
Saylor has been a vocal advocate for Bitcoin, urging nation-states to adopt a similar “debt-to-BTC” strategy. He argues that a country that issues fiat debt to acquire Bitcoin could outpace others economically.
In December 2024, Saylor proposed a bold regulatory framework for the United States. His plan included the creation of an $81 trillion Bitcoin strategic reserve, converting US Treasury gold holdings to Bitcoin, and positioning the US as a leader in the digital economy. He stated, “A strategic digital asset policy can strengthen the US dollar, neutralize the national debt, and position America as the global leader in the 21st-century digital economy.”
The proposal also outlined goals to elevate the digital asset market to a $10 trillion market capitalization and expand capital markets to $280 trillion.
Calls for a National Bitcoin Reserve
Saylor’s vision has found support from other influential figures in the crypto space. In November 2024, asset manager Anthony Pompliano urged the United States to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve. He argued that local, state, and federal governments should acquire as much Bitcoin as possible to avoid falling behind other nations in the race for digital asset dominance.
Like Saylor, Pompliano emphasized the urgency of adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, cautioning that time is running out.
As MicroStrategy continues its Bitcoin buying spree, its actions reflect a broader shift toward corporate and institutional adoption of digital assets. With a supportive political climate under the incoming administration, the conversation around Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset could gain momentum in the months ahead.
