Saylor Predicts $21M Bitcoin by 2045
Saylor's Bold Bitcoin Prediction: $21 Million by 2045
Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, has significantly increased his long-term Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction. Speaking at BTC Prague 2025, he forecast a BTC price of $21 million within the next 21 years.
This prediction represents a substantial jump from his previous forecast of $13 million by 2045, made at the Bitcoin 2024 conference. Saylor attributes this revised outlook to unforeseen geopolitical developments and accelerating cryptocurrency adoption.
Unforeseen Adoption and Political Shifts
Saylor highlighted several key factors influencing his bullish stance:
- White House embrace of Bitcoin: The U.S. government's increasingly positive stance on Bitcoin was a surprise development, not anticipated in his previous forecast.
- Donald Trump's Presidency: Saylor credits Trump's victory and subsequent policies with creating a “sea change in politics,” leading to greater crypto acceptance.
- Progress on US Crypto Legislation: The advancement of bills like the Genius Act, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and the Bitcoin Act signals growing regulatory clarity.
Saylor emphasized that these factors, along with broader state-level adoption, have created an unexpectedly favorable environment for Bitcoin's growth.
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings and Self-Custody
As of June 15, 2025, MicroStrategy holds 592,100 BTC. While the company's storage methods remain undisclosed, Saylor has previously defended his decision against publishing proof-of-reserves, citing security concerns. He also faced criticism for initially discouraging self-custody but later reversed his position, supporting it for those capable of managing it.
BTC Prague 2025 and the Rise of Self-Custody
The BTC Prague conference showcased a growing interest in self-custody among attendees. Danny Sanders, chief commercial officer at Trezor (a major sponsor), reported over 5,000 visitors, many focused on self-sovereign finance and open-source tools.
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