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Why MicroStrategy Bought $40 Billion Worth of Bitcoin — ft. Michael Saylor

Dec 5, 2024
Michael Saylor, the founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, discusses his company's monumental $40 billion Bitcoin investment. He elaborates on the shift from a software firm to a Bitcoin treasury strategy and the innovative techniques employed for securitizing cryptocurrency. Saylor confronts the risks involved while expressing unwavering confidence in Bitcoin’s future. The conversation also touches on Bitcoin's potential as a global reserve currency and its transformative role in modern finance.
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  • Michael Saylor explained how MicroStrategy transitioned from a business intelligence firm to a Bitcoin treasury company amid market volatility.
  • The discussion revealed potential risks associated with concentrating corporate assets in Bitcoin, emphasizing the importance of strategic diversification.

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