Bitcoin megabull Michael Saylor just threw down a trillion-dollar gauntlet at Microsoft’s feet, pitching CEO Satya Nadella with a blueprint to turn the tech colossus into a BTC-wielding powerhouse. The former MicroStrategy CEO casually slid into Nadella’s notifications on X (formerly Twitter), touting his wild Bitcoin treasury reserve strategy that’s already pumped up MicroStrategy’s value. News of this comes right as Microsoft shareholders prep to vote on a Bitcoin investment proposal—a move the board isn’t exactly jazzed about.
MicroStrategy’s BTC Hoarding Spree—and its Mega-Payday
Saylor’s no Bitcoin dabbler. Back in 2020, he had MicroStrategy grab bags of Bitcoin, going all-in when others hesitated. Now, they’ve got 252,220 BTC, stashed and valued at a cool $16.8 billion. This stash has juiced MicroStrategy’s valuation, sending the company’s stock skyrocketing past even some tech titans. But Saylor’s not done stacking sats—or shilling Bitcoin.
“If you want to make the next trillion dollars for $MSFT shareholders, call me,” he posted, tagging Nadella with a deadpan dose of BTC gospel. He attached a screenshot of Microsoft’s shareholder letter, where the board advises against the BTC plan but nods at MicroStrategy’s massive gains.
Microsoft Shareholders Set for the Big Vote—and Big Questions
An SEC filing dropped Thursday, revealing that shareholders will cast their votes on the BTC proposal in December. If they’re convinced by Saylor’s playbook, Microsoft could be looking at a reserve shift from cash to the hardest digital asset out there. But it’s not all green candles; Microsoft’s board has already put out a memo waving caution flags, reminding investors that Bitcoin’s ride can be as bumpy as it is lucrative.
This showdown pits the old-school fiat squad against the BTC maxis, with Saylor leading the charge. Proponents say Bitcoin’s the answer to inflation, but detractors point to price whiplashes and macro risks. Saylor, undeterred, sees Bitcoin as “digital gold,” a fortress against currency erosion and central bank meddling.
BTC as the Apex Asset? Saylor Sure Thinks So
From Saylor’s view, Bitcoin is more than just an asset—it’s the ultimate play in value storage. He’s floated MicroStrategy’s future as a “Bitcoin bank,” eyeing a trillion-dollar valuation down the line. His vision positions BTC as the ultimate corporate reserve, edging out cash and bonds with digital scarcity and immutable security.
If Microsoft’s shareholders take the bait, they might pioneer a shift as the first Big Tech titan to stack BTC. Saylor’s play may yet spark an era where BTC reserves sit as financial bedrock. But if the board’s words prevail, the crypto faithful may be left waiting a bit longer to see Microsoft’s Satoshi moment unfold.
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