According to U.Today, Michael Saylor, cofounder and former CEO of MicroStrategy, recently took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a Bitcoin-themed message with his followers. In his tweet, Saylor posted an AI-generated image of himself on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, accompanied by the caption, “Make Washington the #Bitcoin Capitol.” This message coincides with the official election day in the United States, drawing attention from both American cryptocurrency enthusiasts and the global community eager to see the election outcomes.
In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has experienced a 2.88% price increase, climbing from approximately $66,990 to $68,790. Despite this recent uptick, Bitcoin has struggled to surpass its current price level after dropping from $71,330 last Friday. Since then, Bitcoin has decreased by 3.5% and is striving to reclaim the $70,000 mark.
Over the weekend, Saylor shared insights into MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy, which has significantly contributed to the company's success. Since adopting a Bitcoin-focused strategy in August 2020, MicroStrategy has seen its stock price soar by over 1,540%, far outpacing the S&P 500 index's 111% increase during the same period. Saylor attributed the company's success to its exclusive relationship with Bitcoin, emphasizing principles such as buying and holding Bitcoin indefinitely, structuring the company to outperform Bitcoin through intelligent leverage, and issuing innovative fixed-income securities backed by Bitcoin.
Last week, Saylor made headlines by announcing plans to raise $42 billion over the next three years to purchase additional Bitcoin for MicroStrategy. This ambitious plan underscores Saylor's unwavering commitment to Bitcoin and his belief in its potential to drive the company's growth. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, Saylor's strategic moves and public endorsements of Bitcoin remain closely watched by investors and industry observers alike.
