Michael Saylor is pushing an audacious plan that could reshape America’s financial future—or just make him obscenely rich. The MicroStrategy CEO recently pitched the White House on a proposal for the U.S. government to systematically buy up to 25% of the world’s Bitcoin supply over the next decade. Convenient timing for a guy holding 499,096 BTC worth $41.2 billion. Just saying.
His pitch at the White House Crypto Summit aligns with Trump’s executive order on crypto and paints a rosy economic picture. According to Saylor, this strategic move could generate between $16 and $81 trillion by 2045 and help tackle the national debt. That’s trillion with a “T.” The plan calls for daily programmatic purchases between 2025 and 2035, building on the government’s existing 200,000 BTC holdings from criminal seizures.
Saylor’s trillion-dollar bitcoin pitch promises to fix America’s debt problem while filling his own pockets.
The geopolitical angle is clear: beat China at the digital finance game. Saylor frames this as a way to cement American leadership in global finance and counter China’s growing influence in digital currency systems. Smart move. Or calculated self-interest.
Critics aren’t buying the altruism. If successful, Saylor—currently ranked 439th richest with $7.3 billion—could become the world’s wealthiest person. Conflict of interest? You think?
The crypto community‘s reaction is split. Some praise the vision; others worry about centralizing a decentralized asset. Bitcoin’s notorious volatility presents serious risks for taxpayer funds, and the whole plan faces uncertain political and public acceptance. Unlike utility tokens, Bitcoin isn’t tied to specific platform features but functions primarily as a cryptocurrency. The strategy specifically targets acquisition completion by 2035 when 99% of all Bitcoin will have been mined.
Saylor’s acquisition strategy adheres to his infamous “Never sell your Bitcoin” mantra. The government would target between 1.05 and 5.25 million BTC, stored safely away like digital gold. This proposal reflects his longstanding belief that Bitcoin serves as a superior store of value compared to traditional assets like gold.
Is this a visionary plan to secure America’s financial dominance for generations? Or just another billionaire leveraging government policy for personal gain? Either way, Saylor’s pushing all his chips to the center of the table—and asking Uncle Sam to match his bet.
