💰 Michael Saylor, one of the most prominent Bitcoin advocates and co-founder of MicroStrategy, has joined the elite Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the assets of the world’s 500 richest people (read about the Top-100 public company Bitcoin holders). His net worth is estimated at $7.37 billion, placing him at 491st on the list.
Wealth growth and the Bitcoin factor
Since the start of 2025, Saylor’s fortune has increased by nearly $1 billion – a 16% rise. According to Bloomberg, about $650 million of his wealth is in cash and liquid assets, while the bulk ($6.72 billion) is tied up in MicroStrategy shares.
The key driver of his fortune remains the company’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Currently, MicroStrategy holds around 659,739 BTC worth more than $72.9 billion. That’s about 3.42% of the total Bitcoin supply. Despite such massive purchases, the company insists they do not significantly affect the market price.
“We buy Bitcoin in a way that doesn’t move its price,” explained MicroStrategy executive Shirish Jajodia.
MicroStrategy stock performance
MicroStrategy’s stock (ticker: MSTR) has been highly volatile in recent months. On Friday, shares rose by 2.53%, but overall they lost about 12.4% in the past 30 days. The biggest blow came when the S&P Global index committee decided not to include MicroStrategy in the S&P 500, despite the company meeting formal criteria. The firm is already part of the Nasdaq 100, but S&P reserved the right to reject the application after a comprehensive review.
Saylor and other crypto billionaires
Saylor now officially joins the crypto industry’s representatives on the list of the world’s richest people. He joins:
- Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, with a $12.8 billion fortune (234th place);
- Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Binance founder, holding 40th place with $44.5 billion.
For comparison, former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried was once on this list, but his name disappeared after the exchange collapsed in November 2022.
How Saylor views Bitcoin’s future
Saylor sees Bitcoin not as a speculative asset but as a “global reserve” capable of replacing inflation-prone fiat currencies. In his view, BTC is not just an innovation but a fundamental shift in the global financial system. In interviews, he has compared Bitcoin to “digital real estate” that preserves value even in times of economic instability.
One of his boldest scenarios is the creation of a “strategic Bitcoin reserve” for governments. He suggested that the U.S. should acquire 20-25% of all Bitcoin, replacing part of its gold reserves. He believes this would strengthen the dollar and ensure America’s financial dominance in the future. Moreover, he predicts Bitcoin’s market capitalization could eventually reach $100 trillion.
Risks and opportunities according to Saylor
Saylor acknowledges Bitcoin’s volatility but considers it part of its appeal. In 2022, when Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply, MicroStrategy reported unrealized losses exceeding $1 billion. At the time, he stated: “We’re prepared to hold BTC for 100 years.”
The main risks he notes are potential margin calls on loans taken to purchase Bitcoin. However, MicroStrategy survived the 2022 bear market without selling its reserves.
Among the opportunities, he highlights institutional adoption. Players like BlackRock and State Street are already entering the crypto market, reducing systemic risks and making Bitcoin a more “mature” asset.
In his vision, BTC can become the foundation of the digital economy. Companies that invest in Bitcoin today will gain a long-term competitive advantage, while countries that recognize it as a strategic reserve will emerge as leaders of a new financial era.
🔥 A symbolic success
Saylor’s inclusion in the ranking is not just a personal triumph but also a sign of recognition for the entire crypto industry. Just a few years ago, billionaires betting on Bitcoin seemed like “eccentrics,” but today they sit alongside technology and finance giants.
Thus, the growth of Saylor’s fortune reflects two trends at once: the rising importance of cryptocurrencies in the global market and MicroStrategy’s ability to use Bitcoin as a strategic asset, turning it into the company’s main driver of capitalization.
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