Michael Saylor Details Bitcoin Strategy to Drive US Digital Economy

Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, has outlined a Bitcoin strategy to position the United States as a global leader in the digital economy.

This move comes as his company expanded its Board of Directors from six to nine members, incorporating prominent crypto advocates to strengthen its strategic focus on digital assets.

Saylor Advocates for Bitcoin Reserve

On December 20, Saylor explained that his vision revolves around implementing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) to address economic challenges, enhance the dollar’s dominance, and create unprecedented growth opportunities in the digital asset sector.

“A strategic digital asset policy can strengthen the US dollar, neutralize the national debt, and position America as the global leader in the 21st-century digital economy — empowering millions of businesses, driving growth, and creating trillions in value,” Saylor wrote on X.

Saylor’s proposal outlines how a robust digital asset policy could create a capital markets renaissance, unlocking trillions in value. He envisions a $10 trillion digital currency market driving demand for US Treasuries while fostering growth in digital assets.

He also believes that expanding this market could increase the digital economy’s valuation from $1 trillion to $590 trillion, with the United States leading the charge.

“Establishing a Bitcoin reserve [is] capable of creating $16–81 trillion in wealth for the US Treasury [and] providing a pathway to offset national debt,” Saylor said.

Despite these bold claims, critics like venture capitalist Nic Carter remain skeptical. Carter argues that the SBR concept lacks clarity and could destabilize markets rather than strengthen the dollar.

He points to Bitcoin’s volatility, referencing its recent price dip from over $108,000 to $92,000, as evidence that it may not be a reliable reserve asset. Additionally, Carter believes such a move could undermine the dollar’s global position rather than enhance it.

“I don’t support a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and neither should you,” Carter stated.

New MicroStrategy Board Members Bring Crypto Expertise

According to a December 20 SEC filing, the board of Bitcoin-focused company has elected new board members. The new additions include Brian Brooks, former Binance US CEO and a prominent figure in crypto regulation; Jane Dietze, Chief Investment Officer at Brown University; and Gregg Winiarski, Chief Legal Officer at Fanatics Holdings.

These new board members bring diverse expertise across finance, technology, and emerging markets, aligning with MicroStrategy’s broader strategic objectives. Brooks, in particular, is renowned for his regulatory and crypto expertise. He has held leadership roles at top crypto firms, including Coinbase and BitFury Group, and has also served as the Acting Comptroller of the Currency.

Meanwhile, Dietze has also served on the crypto asset management firm Galaxy Digital board, while Winiarski has experience with a privately held global digital sports platform.

MicroStrategy is the largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin. According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, the company currently holds 439,000 Bitcoin valued at over $43 billion.