MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, recently made a bold case to Microsoft’s board of directors, urging the tech giant to fully embrace Bitcoin as a transformative financial strategy. In a three-minute presentation, Saylor outlined how integrating Bitcoin could potentially add nearly $5 trillion to Microsoft’s market capitalization, positioning it at the forefront of the next technological wave.
“Microsoft can’t afford to miss the next technology wave, and Bitcoin is that wave,” Saylor asserted, describing Bitcoin as “digital capital” that surpasses traditional forms of wealth in both economic and technical superiority. He argued that investing in Bitcoin would offer Microsoft greater long-term benefits than conventional strategies like stock buybacks or holding bonds.
Michael Saylor’s Bold Forecast: $280 Trillion in Global Wealth
Saylor presented an ambitious vision for Bitcoin’s future, predicting it will grow to represent $280 trillion of global wealth within two decades—far surpassing traditional asset classes like gold and art. He proposed that Microsoft could generate substantial value by converting its cash flows, dividend payouts, stock buybacks, and even its debt into Bitcoin.
According to Saylor, this strategic pivot could increase Microsoft’s stock price by up to $584 per share by 2034, assuming Bitcoin’s value reaches $1.7 million. With Microsoft’s current market valuation at $3.18 trillion, Saylor estimated the company could add $4.9 trillion in market cap through Bitcoin adoption alone.
Saylor framed his proposal as a choice between clinging to outdated financial strategies or embracing Bitcoin to fuel accelerated growth. “It’s time for Microsoft to evaluate its BTC strategic options,” he said, urging the company to lead the next financial revolution. “Do the right thing for the world and adopt Bitcoin.”
Expanding the Evangelism: From Microsoft to Buffett
Microsoft isn’t the only target of Saylor’s Bitcoin evangelism. In a recent appearance on the PBD Podcast, he expressed confidence in his ability to persuade even Warren Buffett, one of Bitcoin’s most prominent skeptics.
“I’d bet that if I had an hour alone with Buffett in a calm environment, he’d walk out saying this Bitcoin thing is a pretty good idea,” Saylor said. He criticized Berkshire Hathaway’s $325 billion cash reserve, arguing that it generates only a 3% after-tax yield against a 15% cost of capital. He claimed this inefficiency results in a 12% negative real yield, eroding $32 billion in shareholder value annually.
Bitcoin’s Growing Corporate Adoption
Saylor has consistently promoted Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, urging companies with substantial cash reserves to adopt it as part of their financial strategies. His advocacy has already influenced several companies, including Metaplanet, which holds 1,142 BTC, and Semler Scientific, which recently invested $29 million in Bitcoin.
Despite these growing numbers, MicroStrategy remains the largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder, with nearly 387,000 BTC in reserves. Saylor’s continued advocacy underscores his belief that Bitcoin adoption is not just a financial strategy but the key to long-term value creation in an evolving digital economy.
