In an unprecedented step, Michael Saylor, the founder and former CEO of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), presented an ambitious vision calling for the United States to build a 'national reserve' of Bitcoin as a means to enhance economic power and protect the dollar from long-term erosion. This came during the 'Digital Assets Summit' at the White House, where Saylor suggested that the U.S. government purchase between 5% and 25% of the total Bitcoin supply through periodic purchases extending from 2025 to 2035, which could mean owning up to 5.25 million Bitcoins.
Saylor believes that such a reserve could generate wealth for the United States ranging from $16 to $81 trillion by 2045, based on expectations of continuous growth in Bitcoin's value due to its limited scarcity. According to his vision, Bitcoin is 'digital gold' that outperforms government bonds in that it transforms capital into an asset that cannot be dissipated or printed in unlimited quantities.
Despite the great optimism, experts warn of the risks of extreme volatility in Bitcoin's price, which could lead the government to incur significant losses if it had to sell part of its reserves during downturns. Nevertheless, this call reflects a radical shift in the public discourse surrounding digital currencies, as they are no longer merely private investment tools, but are being discussed at the national policy level as a means to preserve purchasing power and secure the economic future of the United States.