Silicon Valley billionaire Tim Draper is pushing corporations to buy Bitcoin, calling it “irresponsible” to ignore the asset. He predicts this trend could drive Bitcoin to $250,000 by the end of 2025. MicroStrategy, now holding 568,840 BTC valued at $60B, has led the way, inspiring other companies. In December 2024, Microsoft shareholders even voted on a proposal to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet, though it didn’t pass. Draper argues that holding Bitcoin, like cash reserves, can boost shareholder value.
Bernstein estimates corporations could add $330B in Bitcoin to their balance sheets within five years, a huge boost given Bitcoin’s $2T market cap. However, risks remain—Bitcoin’s volatility can hurt. Tesla’s $1.5B Bitcoin buy in 2021 backfired when prices crashed in 2022, leading to a 75% sell-off. If Bitcoin dips, corporations could face losses, impacting shareholders. Still, corporate adoption could send Bitcoin soaring, but the volatility question looms large for investors.
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