Michael Saylor, the co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy, has once again drawn global attention with his bullish outlook on Bitcoin.
In a recent interview, Saylor predicted that the world’s largest cryptocurrency could grow to ten times the size of gold. The statement reflects his long-standing conviction that Bitcoin will become the dominant global store of value.
His remarks come at a time when both assets are making headlines for reaching record highs in valuation. Additionally, Bitcoin is drawing unprecedented levels of institutional and corporate demand.
Comparing Two Giants: Bitcoin and Gold
As of writing, Bitcoin’s total market capitalization sits at around $2.24 trillion. Gold, on the other hand, holds a valuation of more than $25.5 trillion.
Saylor’s prediction implies that Bitcoin could eventually surpass a $250 trillion market cap. Given its fixed supply of only 21 million coins, this would translate into a value of nearly $11.9 million per coin.
The path to such a figure would require an extraordinary rally of more than 10,000% from current trading levels. As of publication, Bitcoin is trading at $112,599, down 0.50% over the past 24 hours.
Why Saylor Believes Bitcoin Will Surpass Gold
The foundation of Saylor’s argument lies in the dynamics of demand versus supply. According to him, the growing appetite from corporate treasuries and institutional investors is creating a structural supply squeeze.
Currently, Bitcoin miners generate around 900 coins per day. However, reports show that demand far outstrips this output. A study from River Financial noted that businesses buy roughly 1,755 BTC per day. In addition, ETFs acquire an average of 1,430 coins. Combined, demand exceeds new supply by more than threefold, putting persistent upward pressure on prices.
Businesses are absorbing bitcoin at 4x the rate it is mined. pic.twitter.com/41N8KN6sen
— River (@River) August 27, 2025
Saylor explained that companies adopting Bitcoin are not just accumulating. In fact, they are often buying more than the daily mining output, leaving little for the open market. He believes this steady imbalance is one of the strongest signals that Bitcoin’s valuation could climb dramatically in the coming years.
Bitcoin’s Edge Over Gold
For Saylor, Bitcoin’s superiority over gold is not only about numbers. He stresses that Bitcoin, unlike gold, is borderless, programmable, and tariff-resistant. He often contrasts the ease of transferring Bitcoin across borders with the physical constraints of gold, famously noting, “You can’t teleport gold.”
Saylor also voiced support for the proposed U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve bill, noting its potential benefits. He argued that holding Bitcoin can strengthen both corporate and national balance sheets. In his words: “Bitcoin is money, everything else is credit.”
The phrase, once associated with gold, underscores his belief that Bitcoin has become the ultimate form of digital capital.
Expanding Corporate Treasuries
Corporate treasuries are increasingly validating Saylor’s thesis. Strategy (a.k.a. MicroStrategy) itself, under his leadership, continues to expand its Bitcoin reserves.
Just last week, the company announced the purchase of 850 BTC worth nearly $100 million at an average price of $117,344. This lifted MicroStrategy’s total holdings to 639,835 BTC, acquired for $47.33 billion at an average price of $73,971 per coin.
The firm also reported a 26% yield on its Bitcoin holdings, cementing its status as the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.
Other corporations are following suit. Japan’s Metaplanet recently expanded its reserves by $632 million, boosting its total holdings to nearly $3 billion.
In Latin America, Brazil’s OranjeBTC purchased 3,650 coins worth $385 million ahead of its public listing. This acquisition propelled it to become the region’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury.
Today, more than 190 publicly listed companies hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. Together, their institutional holdings exceed 1.5 million BTC. ETFs led by financial giants such as BlackRock are also steadily buying on behalf of institutional clients, further tightening the market.
Broader Financial Perspectives
Saylor is not alone in drawing comparisons between Bitcoin and gold. Author and investor Robert Kiyosaki, best known for Rich Dad Poor Dad, has repeatedly advised investors to diversify into Bitcoin alongside gold and silver to shield themselves from financial uncertainty.
Meanwhile, traditional finance institutions are beginning to acknowledge Bitcoin’s growing role. A recent Deutsche Bank report suggested that by 2030, central banks could hold both Bitcoin and gold as part of their reserves.
The report highlighted the shared qualities of scarcity, liquidity, and trust, suggesting that the two assets could complement rather than replace one another.
From Hedge to Financial Backbone
Saylor argues that Bitcoin is evolving beyond its role as a hedge against inflation. He sees it becoming digital capital for the credit markets, similar to how gold once underpinned centuries of global trade.
“The world ran on gold-backed credit for 300 years,” Saylor said. “The world’s going to run on digital gold-backed credit for the next 300.”
He believes this shift positions Bitcoin not just as an alternative investment, but as the very foundation of future financial systems.
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