In a recent CNBC interview, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor unveils his bullish outlook on bitcoin (BTC). As he deciphers the digital asset’s complex trajectory, Saylor emphasizes the company’s unwavering conviction, bitcoin’s remarkable resilience, and the significance of a long-term perspective in navigating market volatility.
Saylor made several revelations during his recent interview with CNBC, offering a treasure trove of facts and his bullish insights for bitcoin.
Despite suffering significant losses during the 2022 bear market when BTC’s value plummeted to $15k levels amid the FTX crash in November, Saylor revealed that MicroStrategy‘s BTC holdings’ fair market value had bounced back in a big way.
Saylor disclosed that MicroStrategy’s BTC holdings have experienced a staggering increase over the years. While the company held a modest 38,000 BTC in Q3 2020, its current cache has ballooned to an astounding 140,000 BTC.
Moreover, over the past 12 weeks, the value of their BTC stash has increased by a staggering $2 billion. He mentioned the importance of maintaining a long-term outlook in the face of short-term market volatility.
MicroStrategy’s dual-engine approach
Saylor also touched on the unique way MicroStrategy leverages its software business as a “cash cow.”
Using the substantial revenues generated from this side of their operations, they cover interest payments and other financial liabilities and continue accumulating more bitcoin.
This dual-engine approach allows the company to navigate the choppy waters amid uncertain times as crypto remains volatile.
Stomaching the volatility: why bitcoin remains a long-term bet
Saylor quickly pointed out that BTC has seen a 50% year-on-year increase over the past three years.
Saylor identified two key factors propelling bitcoin’s continued growth in 2023: inflation concerns and regulatory crackdowns.
As people lose faith in traditional fiat currencies, the digital scarcity of bitcoin positions it as an attractive hedge against inflation.
Additionally, the recent collapse of four central US banks has only heightened public skepticism of the current financial system, further driving up the demand for BTC.
On the regulatory front, Saylor argued that money flows from the broader crypto ecosystem into bitcoin as it is perceived as a safer digital asset.
Despite the SEC’s probe and regulatory crackdowns, Saylor remained optimistic about bitcoin’s prospects.
He believes that as people lose trust in exchanges, coins, and stablecoins, they naturally gravitate towards parking their funds in BTC. In his view, this dynamic bulges the current period for bitcoin and reaffirms its status as “the best crypto asset.”
In a world of increasing uncertainty, one thing is clear: Saylor and MicroStrategy will always remain bullish on bitcoin’s future.
