Saylor Claims Berkshire Hathaway as the $BTC Bitcoin of the 21st Century

Michael Saylor referred to Berkshire Hathaway as the Bitcoin of the 21st century, comparing it to the legendary role of Warren Buffett in building the $1.1 trillion investment conglomerate with a long-term, disciplined investment philosophy.

This statement comes as Buffett prepares to step down as CEO, marking the end of an era and passing the leadership baton to Greg Abel.

While Buffett is known as a harsh critic of Bitcoin—and even called it "rat poison squared"—Berkshire Hathaway has lagged significantly behind in performance. Since 2020, Bitcoin has surged by more than 780%, while Berkshire’s stock has only risen about 150%.

Ironically, Berkshire now has indirect exposure to crypto assets through investments in Bank of America, Nu Holdings, and Jefferies Financial Group, which are active in the Bitcoin sector.

Buffett continues to rely on the strength of traditional U.S. capital markets and emphasizes the importance of diversification and investments in productive assets. However, Saylor argues that the paradigm has shifted.

“If Berkshire was once the symbol of preserving value and growth, now Bitcoin has taken over that role as a digital asset without counterparty risk and with unlimited appreciation potential,” said Saylor.

The debate between Saylor and Buffett highlights the generational shift in the investment world—from the era of stocks and conglomerates to the era of digital assets and blockchain.