Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin as Ethereum FOMO Reaches Fever Pitch

Bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor isn’t flinching—even as Ethereum’s hype train goes full throttle. While altcoiners chase the next shiny object, the MicroStrategy CEO remains unshakably bullish on BTC as the only true digital gold.

Why the unwavering conviction? Saylor’s playing the long game. While ETH’s defi circus and NFT sideshows grab headlines, Bitcoin’s scarcity and institutional adoption keep it anchored as crypto’s reserve asset. No flashy smart contracts needed—just relentless network growth and a 21 million hard cap.

Meanwhile, Ethereum’s gas fees still cost more than a Starbucks run, and its ‘ultrasound money’ narrative smells suspiciously like Wall Street repackaging subprime mortgages. Some things never change.

In Brief

• Bitcoin holds 60.18% market share, far ahead of institutional altcoin competition.
• MicroStrategy owns 628,791 BTC, worth approximately $74.15 billion.
• Financial products backed by bitcoin attract cautious investors, with returns from 8.5% to 11.5%.
• Physical gold prices reinforce Saylor’s argument in favor of digital gold.

Bitcoin holds its rank despite the altcoins wave

Michael Saylor does not see theas a direct threat to bitcoin’s supremacy.

I think there is an explosion of innovation across the entire crypto economy, and on the margin it is good for everybody in the digital asset space

In fact,:according to TradingView. MicroStrategy holds 628,791 BTC (about $74.15 billion), far ahead of MARA Holdings and its 50,639 BTC.

Saylor remains unwavering: “I’m laser-like focused on Bitcoin.” According to him, it is the clearest global monetary asset, combining low risk and high return. Meanwhile,, reaching $4,224, driven by institutional demand and ETFs. But Saylor does not budge: for him, the heart of digital treasury remains bitcoin.

Michael Saylor, the digital capital engineer

Beyond accumulating bitcoin,to integrate it into the most cautious portfolios.

His innovations:

• Strike stock: BTC exposure + guaranteed dividend;
• Strife: senior BTC bond, 8.5% yield;
• Strike high yield: 11.5%;
• Stretch CRC: equivalent to Treasury bonds, 9% monthly yield.

Result: massive enthusiasm, with. Retail, institutional investors, and hedge funds each find their place.

Macro signals strengthening bitcoin

Economic policies also feed into Saylor’s argument. Latest example: American taxation on physical gold.

This measure, he says, accelerates.

Saylor anticipates a wave of capital flowing from traditional stock and credit markets toward bitcoin-backed instruments. He sees a crypto market where digital gradually absorbs the value of the physical.

Figures and landmarks:

• 628,791 BTC in MicroStrategy’s treasury;
• 160 public companies holding BTC;
• $11.77B: corporate Ethereum market;
• +23%: ether growth in 30 days.

For him, altcoin innovation stimulates the ecosystem but does not change bitcoin’s trajectory as the digital monetary standard.

Michael Saylor is not just building a reserve: he is orchestrating a bold long-term plan, calibrated to capture trillions. Every Bitcoin added to his arsenal is a piece of a global puzzle. His goal: to erect a financial architecture where bitcoin will be the foundation, capable of withstanding cycles and absorbing the value of traditional markets.

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