- Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy, offered to help Microsoft make $1 trillion by embracing Bitcoin
- Saylor directly addressed Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that integrating Bitcoin could significantly increase Microsoft’s valuation
- MicroStrategy’s stock has outperformed Microsoft’s by over 310% this year, which Saylor attributes to the company’s Bitcoin strategy
Michael Saylor, CEO of business intelligence company MicroStrategy, recently made an intriguing proposal to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. He offered to help Microsoft make their “next trillion” by adopting a Bitcoin strategy similar to MicroStrategy’s. This article explores Saylor’s proposal and how Microsoft could potentially profit from Bitcoin.
Saylor’s Suggestion to Microsoft
In a post directed at Nadella, Saylor told the Microsoft CEO that if he wants to make the next trillion dollars for Microsoft shareholders, he should “call me.” Saylor believes Microsoft could significantly increase its valuation by purchasing and holding Bitcoin as MicroStrategy has done. Specifically, he mentioned “the next trillion,” highlighting his confidence that embracing Bitcoin could massively grow Microsoft’s profits.
Saylor’s message implies he has valuable insights to share on how Microsoft could integrate Bitcoin into its financial strategy. His experience with MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin purchases could provide Nadella with a blueprint for profiting from crypto. However, Nadella has not yet responded to Saylor’s post.
MicroStrategy’s Success With Bitcoin
Like Microsoft, MicroStrategy is a technology company. But this year, MicroStrategy’s stock has dramatically outperformed Microsoft’s, largely due to its Bitcoin holdings. Saylor believes that buying Bitcoin was essential for MicroStrategy to outcompete rivals like Nvidia.
Owning Bitcoin on its balance sheet has allowed MicroStrategy to gain exposure to crypto without actually operating in the industry. The company purchased Bitcoin when it was trading between $10,000-$60,000. If Microsoft made a sizable Bitcoin investment at current prices, it could be hugely profitable long-term.
Conclusion
Saylor’s proposal is an intriguing one for Microsoft. With Bitcoin prices still relatively low, now may be an opportune time for Microsoft to take the plunge into crypto. Adopting a Bitcoin strategy similar to MicroStrategy’s could allow Microsoft to please shareholders and tap into Bitcoin’s growth potential. However, it remains to be seen whether Nadella will take Saylor up on his offer.
