Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Set for a Major Rally Once Risk Appetite Returns

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will rise when the market shifts to risk-on as investors regain confidence in assets.

MicroStrategy keeps buying Bitcoin and plans to raise funds through fixed-income instruments for future purchases.

Critics warn that Bitcoin’s volatility and unclear rules may create risks for MicroStrategy’s long-term investment strategy.

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy, has reaffirmed his confidence in Bitcoin. He stated that Bitcoin will “rip forward with a vengeance” once market conditions shift back to a risk-on environment

He attributes the current cautious investor sentiment to macroeconomic factors, including tariffs and economic uncertainty, which have kept risk assets under pressure.

MicroStrategy’s Aggressive Bitcoin Acquisitions

MicroStrategy remains among the top corporations worldwide which hold Bitcoin as an investment. MicroStrategy announced its acquisition of Bitcoin worth $10.7 million during its recent financial disclosure. The company made this acquisition after declaring intentions to issue up to $21 billion in preferred stock to buy additional Bitcoin

The company has been consistently acquiring Bitcoin since late October. According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, MicroStrategy purchased 130 Bitcoin between March 10 and March 16. The acquisition was made at an average price of approximately $82,981 per Bitcoin. This brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to around $41.6 billion.

Strategic Shift in Financial Approach

The company has announced a $21 billion capital growth plan which runs till 2027. The plan entails selling fixed-income instruments to generate capital needed for additional Bitcoin purchases. MicroStrategy intends to substitute equity and share sales with alternative funding methods. This major change in financial approach adheres to the company’s established plan for long-term Bitcoin investments.

Saylor views Bitcoin as a foundational digital asset. He categorizes it at the top of the digital economy, above stablecoins and tokenized assets. He has also acknowledged the need for a regulatory framework to support the growing digital asset ecosystem

Challenges and Market Criticism

Despite its strategic moves, MicroStrategy faces criticism. Some financial experts believe the company faces major risks because of its Bitcoin dependence. The volatile nature of Bitcoin prices constitutes an ongoing key concern for investors

The cryptocurrency market remains subject to regulatory uncertainties which both impact MicroStrategy’s long-term objectives. Saylor remains optimistic about the role of Bitcoin in the financial sector