TD₿: Michael Saylor: 100x Return Strategy, Bitcoin vs Macro Panic & the BTC Corporate Treasury Revolution - (a Coin Stories video) with Michael Saylor and Natalie Burnell
TL;DR: Natalie Brunell is joined by Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy ($MSTR) and arguably the most prominent Bitcoin advocate, for a compelling discussion on U.S. Bitcoin adoption.
Hey Bitcoiners,
Michael Saylor argues that we are entering the era of corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy, where companies—especially underperforming or overlooked public firms—can digitally transform their balance sheets by adopting Bitcoin. Instead of relying on outdated capital allocation methods like stock buybacks or dividends, companies can preserve and grow value by converting cash into Bitcoin, which he positions as the 21st-century equivalent of gold or treasury bills.
Saylor believes this strategy allows businesses to become more resilient in times of macroeconomic uncertainty, providing a liquid, borderless, and tariff-free asset that strengthens enterprise value while insulating against inflation, geopolitical risk, and economic disruption. He highlights the success of early adopters like MicroStrategy and MetaPlanet as proof that investors reward this approach with increased valuations.
Saylor also emphasizes how individuals can benefit from the same strategy by responsibly allocating personal capital—particularly long-dated mortgage debt—into Bitcoin rather than depreciating assets like luxury goods. He introduces new MicroStrategy products like Strife and Strike, which blend Bitcoin with structured fixed-income and equity-like features, catering to different investor risk profiles.
Despite macro headwinds and temporary price stagnation, he remains confident in Bitcoin's trajectory, citing historical resilience and the growing institutional interest via ETFs and strategic reserves. For Saylor, Bitcoin is “the sucralose of finance”—a universal enhancer—and its viral adoption is driven by a simple truth: people just want to keep their money.
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In the Headlines
Saylor’s Strategy Buys $1.34B in Bitcoin, Boosts Treasury to $59B with 568,840 BTC
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor and formerly known as MicroStrategy, has added 13,390 BTC to its balance sheet, spending over $1.34 billion between May 5 and May 11. This brings the company’s total holdings to 568,840 BTC, now valued at $59 billion, according to an SEC filing.
The firm has spent $39.41 billion in total on acquiring BTC at an average price of $69,287 per coin, making it the largest corporate holder of the asset. Since pivoting from its original software business, Strategy has focused on securitizing BTC and offering shareholders regulated exposure. The company began its accumulation strategy in 2020, inspired by Saylor’s view of BTC as a superior store of value amid inflationary pressures.
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