CoinDesk Podcast Network Michael Saylor Says $80K Bitcoin is "Satoshi's Gift to the Faithful" | Markets Outlook
Nov 22, 2025
Michael Saylor, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, is a leading Bitcoin advocate known for his corporate Bitcoin strategy. He discusses Bitcoin's recent decline to nearly $80,000, referring to its volatility as 'Satoshi's gift' and emphasizing its role in enhancing long-term investment returns. Saylor advises a four-to-ten-year investment horizon and defends his company's financial stability against market concerns. He also critiques alarmist reactions to index exclusions and highlights the enduring fundamentals of Bitcoin.
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Volatility Is A Feature, Not A Bug
- Volatility is an essential feature that enables high performance and creates opportunities.
- Saylor calls volatility "Satoshi's gift to the faithful" because it lets skilled analysts and operators add value.
Match Time Horizon To Asset Choice
- Hold Bitcoin or Bitcoin-linked equity only if you have a four to ten year time horizon.
- If you need funds sooner, shift to credit instruments or cash-like products instead.
Harness Volatility Like Industrial Innovation
- Saylor compares harnessing Bitcoin's volatility to putting fire and electricity into cars and planes to advance civilization.
- He says innovators must embrace the energy rather than run from it.
