#SaylorBTCPurchase Michael Saylor, co-founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, is one of the most prominent corporate advocates for Bitcoin. Under his leadership, MicroStrategy began purchasing Bitcoin in August 2020 as a treasury reserve asset, citing concerns over inflation and the weakening value of fiat currency. Saylor sees Bitcoin as "digital gold" and a superior store of value compared to traditional assets.

MicroStrategy’s first purchase involved acquiring 21,454 BTC for $250 million. Since then, the company has continued to buy Bitcoin regularly using corporate funds, debt offerings, and even stock sales. As of early 2025, MicroStrategy holds over 190,000 BTC, making it the largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin. Saylor himself is also a significant individual holder.

Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy has drawn widespread attention—both praise and criticism. He argues that Bitcoin is a once-in-a-generation monetary innovation that offers long-term protection against inflation and currency devaluation. His belief in Bitcoin is not just financial but philosophical, often referring to it as “hope” in a digital form.

His purchases have helped legitimize Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset and sparked interest from other institutional investors. Saylor remains a vocal and influential figure in the crypto community.