Tanahub.com — Michael Saylor, the founder of MicroStrategy, is actively ‘persuading’ Microsoft to start investing in Bitcoin. During Microsoft’s shareholder meeting on December 1, 2024, he stated that Bitcoin could strengthen the company’s valuation by up to $4.9 trillion by 2034.
Since its establishment in 1975, Microsoft has been considered a leader in technological revolutions, from personal computing to artificial intelligence (AI). According to Saylor, now is the time for the tech giant to enter the revolution of digital capital by adopting Bitcoin.
Saylor claimed that Bitcoin has become the fastest-growing, most popular, and most beneficial asset in the digital era. With a market capitalization of $2 trillion, Bitcoin stands as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing assets.
Over the next 21 years, Saylor predicts Bitcoin’s valuation could increase from $2 trillion to $200 trillion, surpassing gold.
In his presentation, Saylor explained why Bitcoin is far superior to traditional assets such as bonds, gold, or real estate. Bitcoin’s advantages lie in its ability to overcome various weaknesses of traditional assets.
Bitcoin does not face issues like property taxes, physical damage, or maintenance costs associated with real estate. It can also be transferred anywhere in the world at high speed, without the risk of confiscation or physical loss.
Bitcoin’s Extraordinary Performance
Data presented by Saylor revealed that Bitcoin’s performance has outpaced all major asset classes in recent years. Since 2020, Bitcoin has recorded an annual return rate of 62%, significantly higher than Microsoft stocks (14%) and the S&P 500 (4%).
Compared to gold and bonds, Bitcoin has proven to be not only a stable instrument but also highly profitable amidst global economic uncertainties.
The adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic asset has gained significant momentum globally. Support has come not only from the private sector but also from political and financial institutions, including Wall Street and the U.S. government.
This trend is evident in the growing number of public entities holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets. As of 2024, more than 115 entities, including ETFs, nations, and public companies, hold over 2.6 million Bitcoin worth $264 billion.
Additionally, Saylor highlighted the increasing political support for Bitcoin in the U.S., including from Congress, the Senate, and the White House. According to this Bitcoin evangelist, this signifies that Bitcoin has become an integral part of America’s financial and political landscape.
Urging Microsoft to Adopt Bitcoin
Saylor argued that Microsoft faces two major options: remain in the past by relying on traditional financial strategies based on bonds and buybacks, which slow company growth and increase investor risk, or invest in Bitcoin as part of a digital capital transformation, accelerating growth while strengthening financial stability.
Saylor emphasized Microsoft’s current financial strategy, which is based on share buybacks and dividends. While this strategy helps maintain short-term stock value, he believes it is insufficient to address future global economic challenges.
Over the past five years, Microsoft has spent more than $200 billion on buybacks and dividends, which Saylor suggested could be redirected toward Bitcoin investments to create significantly greater value.
Using a model he calls Bitcoin24, Saylor estimated that Bitcoin could drive Microsoft’s stock price up to $584, assuming 1 BTC is worth $1.7 million by the end of 2034.
Saylor proposed that Microsoft invest $100 billion in Bitcoin annually. According to him, this strategy could boost Microsoft’s valuation to $4.9 trillion.
Currently ranked as the third most valuable company in the world with a market capitalization of $3.18 trillion, behind Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp., Microsoft is positioned to not only follow but lead the transformation of digital capital.
By adopting a Bitcoin-based strategy, Microsoft could solidify its position as a leader in the future digital economy.
“Do the right thing for your customers, employees, shareholders, country, world, and reserves. Adopt Bitcoin,” wrote Saylor.