Michael Saylor Pushes Bitcoin Strategy to Boost U.S. Economic Leadership

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor is advocating for a bold Bitcoin-driven strategy to position the United States as a leader in the digital economy.

Alongside this vision , MicroStrategy has expanded its Board of Directors to include prominent crypto advocates, signaling a renewed focus on digital assets.

Saylor has proposed creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) as a tool to strengthen the U.S. economy, reduce national debt, and solidify the dollar’s dominance globally. He believes a robust digital asset policy could unlock trillions in value, drive demand for U.S. Treasuries, and grow the digital economy from $1 trillion to hundreds of trillions. Saylor also claims such a reserve could generate wealth ranging from $16 trillion to $81 trillion for the U.S. Treasury.

However, not everyone shares Saylor’s optimism. Critics like venture capitalist Nic Carter have raised concerns about the viability of such a plan, pointing to Bitcoin’s notorious volatility. Carter warned that relying on a fluctuating asset could destabilize markets rather than strengthen the dollar’s role globally, citing recent price drops as a key issue.

To bolster its crypto expertise, MicroStrategy has brought in new board members, including Brian Brooks, Jane Dietze, and Gregg Winiarski. These leaders bring diverse experience in crypto regulation, finance, and technology. Brooks, for instance, has held prominent roles at Coinbase and Binance US, while Dietze and Winiarski add expertise in asset management and legal strategy.

MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, now holds over 439,000 BTC valued at more than $43 billion, reinforcing its commitment to pioneering advancements in the digital asset space.