Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, believes the United States should take a major role in Bitcoin
Speaking at a CPAC conference in Washington, DC, on February 20, he suggested the country should aim to acquire 20% of the total Bitcoin supply, arguing it would strengthen the economy and help manage national debt.
Saylor stated, “There’s only room for one nation-state to buy up 20% of the network, and obviously, I think it should be the United States, I think it will be the United States”.
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He emphasized how quickly the government could act, adding, “The US could own 20% of the (Bitcoin) network like that. The dollar would strengthen, the nation would be enriched, and the real promise is if you own 4-6 million BTC, you’re going to pay off the national debt”.
Saylor warned that failing to act could allow other nations, including China, Russia, or Saudi Arabia, to gain control instead. At current market prices, acquiring 20% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply—around four million coins—would cost about $392 billion.
When asked if other cryptocurrencies should be included in a US reserve, Saylor focused only on Bitcoin. He explained that the cryptocurrency has no central issuer and cannot be controlled or changed by any company, government, or individual.
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