Bitcoin Should Replace Gold as U.S. Strategic Reserve – Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, has become a prominent voice in the growing debate about strategic Bitcoin reserves.

Saylor recently shared his vision for how Bitcoin could replace gold as a cornerstone of the U.S. financial system. He argues that Bitcoin could play a key role in securing the U.S.’s dominance over the global capital network and preserve its position as the world’s reserve currency.

Saylor’s proposal is bold: he suggests that the U.S. should acquire 20 to 25% of the Bitcoin currently in circulation, using its gold reserves to finance the purchase. According to Saylor, this move could radically shift global financial dynamics. By transitioning from gold to Bitcoin, he believes the U.S. would solidify its power and create significant challenges for other world powers, like Russia and China, forcing them to invest in Bitcoin to protect their own capital.

This dramatic reallocation, Saylor predicts, could push the value of the Bitcoin reserve to upwards of $100 trillion. His idea has gained traction within broader discussions about a strategic Bitcoin reserve, especially under the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who is reportedly setting up a crypto advisory council to explore such possibilities.

MicroStrategy, under Saylor’s leadership, has been a driving force in corporate Bitcoin acquisitions, having recently purchased an additional 15,400 BTC for $1.5 billion, bringing its total holdings to over 400,000 BTC. Other companies, inspired by MicroStrategy’s approach, are following suit, raising the question of whether the U.S. government might soon join the ranks of Bitcoin investors, alongside its past haul from the Silk Road marketplace.