Key Takeaways
- Saylor proposes the U.S. acquire 5-25% of Bitcoin's supply by 2035.
- He estimates the reserve could generate up to $81 trillion by 2045.
- Saylor calls for regulatory reforms to position the U.S. as a Bitcoin leader.
Michael Saylor has proposed an ambitious plan for the U.S. government to accumulate Bitcoin, projecting that a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) could generate between $16 trillion and $81 trillion by 2045.
The MicroStrategy co-founder presented his blueprint at the White House Digital Assets Summit.
Acquisition strategy
Saylor’s plan calls for the U.S. to acquire between 5% and 25% of Bitcoin’s total supply through daily purchases from 2025 to 2035, by which time 99% of all Bitcoin will have been mined.
This accumulation, he argues, would solidify America’s economic dominance and provide a hedge against inflation.
Long-term vision
He insists that the government should never sell its Bitcoin holdings, stating that by 2045, the SBR could generate at least $10 trillion annually through appreciation.
He suggests using these funds to reduce national debt, fund infrastructure, and strengthen the dollar without raising taxes.
Call for regulatory reforms
Beyond accumulation, Saylor calls for regulatory reforms, urging the government to eliminate restrictive policies on Bitcoin miners, holders, and exchanges.
He categorizes digital assets into four groups—tokens, securities, currencies, and commodities—each with a distinct role in the economy.
Potential impact
If adopted, the proposal would see the U.S. government control up to 5.25 million BTC, far exceeding the 1 million BTC suggested by Senator Cynthia Lummis in the Bitcoin Act of August 2024.
