Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's Believers Bankroll a $1B Saylor Bet

Michael Saylor’s net worth surged by $1 billion in 2025, bringing it to an estimated $7.37 billion, marking a 15.8% increase since January 1. This growth coincided with the debut of the founder of Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, on the Bloomberg Billionaire 500 Index. According to the index, which tracks the world’s wealthiest individuals, Saylor’s fortune is split between approximately $650 million in cash and $6.72 billion in Strategy equity. His rise in net worth aligns with the company’s stock price, which climbed nearly 12% over the same period. Saylor now ranks 491st on the list, joining other crypto industry leaders such as Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and Changpeng “CZ” Zhao of Binance. His inclusion in the index underscores growing institutional and market recognition of the role of cryptocurrencies in global finance.

Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy remains central to Saylor’s wealth and vision. The company holds approximately 659,739 Bitcoin, valued at around $72.9 billion as of the latest data, representing roughly 3.42% of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply. Saylor has repeatedly emphasized the strategic value of Bitcoin as a decentralized reserve asset and a foundational element for the tokenization of global assets. In a recent statement, Strategy’s corporate treasurer and head of investor relations, Shirish Jajodia, clarified that the firm’s purchasing activity does not influence Bitcoin’s market price. Despite the company’s exclusion from the S&P 500 in August, Saylor remains bullish on the long-term prospects of both his company and the cryptocurrency he championed.

Saylor has made several high-profile predictions regarding Bitcoin’s future price, including a $21 million target by 2045, which would require the cryptocurrency’s market capitalization to reach an unprecedented $441 trillion. This valuation would surpass the combined value of the S&P 500 and be nearly four times the global GDP. Analysts and critics have raised concerns about the feasibility of such a price, noting the challenges of widespread adoption, regulatory hurdles, and Bitcoin’s current limited utility as a transactional currency. However, Saylor’s optimism is grounded in his belief that blockchain technology will revolutionize financial infrastructure by tokenizing global assets, reducing costs, and increasing transparency. His vision hinges on the creation of a legal and regulatory environment that supports the transition to a tokenized economy.

In the short term, Saylor’s influence extends beyond his firm to broader market sentiment. His recent statements and predictions have contributed to Bitcoin’s volatility, with the cryptocurrency oscillating between $113,000 and $107,000 in early September. Analysts have weighed in on Bitcoin’s potential, with several forecasting prices above $1 million by 2030. These include Saylor, Cathie Wood of ARK Investment Management, Brian Armstrong of Coinbase, and Robert Kiyosaki. Their bullish forecasts are driven by factors such as institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and the rise of Bitcoin ETFs. However, skeptics argue that Bitcoin’s value remains speculative and tied to market sentiment rather than intrinsic earnings or revenue generation.

While Saylor’s net worth and Strategy’s stock have experienced gains, the company’s performance over the past 30 days has shown mixed results. Despite closing Friday’s session at $335.87, a 2.53% increase for the day, the stock remains down 12.4% over the previous month. This reflects broader market dynamics and the ongoing debate about the viability of crypto-focused companies in traditional indices. The recent S&P 500 rebalance saw Robinhood Markets join the index, while Strategy was left out—highlighting the challenges of gaining institutional acceptance for firms with heavy exposure to digital assets. Saylor’s continued advocacy for Bitcoin and blockchain technology, however, underscores his belief in the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies to reshape global finance.

Source: [1] Strategy's Michael Saylor Net Worth Surges $1B In 2025 (https://cointelegraph.com/news/michael-saylor-s-fortune-jumps-1b-amid-billionaire-index-inclusion) [2] 4 Analysts Predict Bitcoin To Climb Above $1 Million (https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/a4227-4-analysts-predict-bitcoin-to-climb-above-1-million-see-the-timeline) [3] Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy misses S&P 500, Robinhood ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/michael-saylor-microstrategy-misses-p-002101210.html) [4] MicroStrategy could join the S&P 500 as early as Friday (https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/microstrategy-could-join-the-s-p-500-as-early-as-this-friday)