MicroStrategy chairman and prominent Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor has made a bold case to Microsoft’s board, suggesting the tech giant could boost its market capitalization by nearly $5 trillion by fully committing to Bitcoin.
Saylor presented his argument in a rapid-fire pitch, delivering 44 slides in just over three minutes. The presentation, shared in a video on Dec. 1, emphasized the transformative potential of Bitcoin for Microsoft’s financial strategy.
“Microsoft must catch the next technological wave, and that wave is Bitcoin,” Saylor declared. He proposed the company redirect its cash flow, dividend payouts, share buybacks, and even debt investments into Bitcoin, adding:
“If you act now, you could increase the stock price by hundreds of dollars, create trillions in enterprise value, and significantly reduce risk for shareholders.”
A Bold Prediction for Bitcoin’s Impact
In his analysis, Saylor projected that if Microsoft allocated all its financial resources, including treasury, dividends, and share buybacks, to Bitcoin, the company could see its stock price rise by $584 over the next decade. This projection assumes Bitcoin could reach a valuation of $1.7 million per coin by 2034.
By going all-in on Bitcoin, Saylor estimated that Microsoft could add $4.9 trillion to its current market value. As of now, Microsoft ranks as the world’s third most valuable company, with a market capitalization of $3.18 trillion, trailing Apple and Nvidia.
Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise
Bitcoin’s performance in 2024 has been extraordinary, with the cryptocurrency surging 120% year-to-date and climbing 40% in just the past month, nearing the $100,000 milestone. MicroStrategy, which owns 386,700 BTC purchased for $21.9 billion, has seen its Bitcoin holdings grow in value to nearly $37.6 billion, given Bitcoin’s current price of $97,200.
This growth has also reflected positively on MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR), which has surged 465.5% in 2024. On Nov. 22, its shares hit $421.88, breaking a record held since the dot-com boom in 2000.
A Renaissance for Bitcoin
Saylor highlighted growing public and political support for Bitcoin, pointing to what he called a “crypto renaissance.” He noted favorable statements from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump and the launch of Bitcoin investment products by major Wall Street firms as evidence of the shift.
Saylor proposed Microsoft invest $100 billion annually in Bitcoin, arguing it’s a more strategic choice than stock buybacks or bond holdings.
“Imagine being able to purchase a $100 billion business growing faster than Microsoft for just one times its revenue — and doing this every year,” he said.
“It’s time for Microsoft to explore its Bitcoin strategy,” Saylor concluded. “This is an opportunity to do something monumental for the company and the world by adopting Bitcoin.”
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