- Michael Saylor argues the U.S. must embrace Bitcoin to maintain global economic dominance.
- He claims Bitcoin will underpin AI-driven economies and act as a digital shield against cyber threats.
- His projections value Bitcoin’s market at up to $280 trillion within 20 years.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) chairman Michael Saylor is making a powerful case for Bitcoin, laying out a detailed financial argument for why the U.S. must adopt it, claiming it’s the key to eliminating its multi-trillion-dollar debt.
Speaking at a Bitcoin Policy Institute forum, Saylor didn’t mince words: he described Bitcoin as more than just a financial asset, but as a fundamental pillar for the future of digital commerce, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence-driven economies.
According to Saylor, Bitcoin represents a new form of digital capital, combining the properties of money, property, and an energy network. He argued that Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and resistance to inflation make it an essential hedge against economic instability.
He warned that countries ignoring Bitcoin risk being left behind in global finance.
Saylor: Bitcoin, a $10 Trillion Annual Revenue Generator?
Saylor argues that nations and corporations should develop and finance their Bitcoin holdings rather than merely trading them. Using real estate as an analogy, he projected that Bitcoin-related financial activities could generate $10 trillion annually for the U.S. economy.
As Saylor put it, if someone owned 5% of Manhattan, they wouldn’t simply sell the land. Instead, they would rent, develop, or finance it through construction, leasing, or by leveraging it as collateral.
He applied the same principle to Bitcoin, suggesting that a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve could be rented, leveraged, or integrated into financial markets to unlock trillions in annual economic activity.
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Saylor also estimated that Bitcoin’s total market value could reach $280 trillion within 20 years, driven by global capital seeking a secure and inflation-resistant asset. He believes that during this period, the U.S. government’s current $17 billion worth of Bitcoin could be worth $3 trillion.
Bitcoin: The Ultimate Cybersecurity Weapon?
Beyond the economics of it, Saylor touted Bitcoin’s role in cybersecurity. He claimed Bitcoin’s network could act as a defensive shield against cyberattacks, ensuring the security of U.S. military, financial, and commercial systems.
He pointed to recent cyber incidents as evidence of increasing digital threats, highlighting the need for a national strategy to secure cyberspace.
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“Buy Bitcoin,” Saylor Urges Government
Saylor urged policymakers to buy Bitcoin systematically, referencing Senator Cynthia Lummis’ proposal for a national Bitcoin reserve.
His estimates suggest that accumulating 1.2 million BTC could generate $16 trillion, while 2 million BTC could be worth $34 trillion. He further projected that a 4 million BTC reserve could reach $106 trillion, potentially offsetting or even eliminating the U.S. national debt over the coming decades.
Saylor sees Bitcoin adoption as a defining factor in future global superpower status. He warned that failure to embrace Bitcoin could leave the U.S. economically vulnerable to other nations that take advantage of digital assets.
He urged U.S. banks and corporations to issue Bitcoin-backed digital assets, creating a financial ecosystem that leverages both the stability of the dollar and the security of Bitcoin.
Saylor likened Bitcoin’s adoption to the Manhattan Project, arguing that securing digital capital will be essential for maintaining America’s leadership in the 21st century.
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