Dell Technologies Rejects Bitcoin Proposal for Treasury Amid SEC Support – Here’s Why

Dell Technologies, a multi-billion dollar giant company, has said no to adding Bitcoin to its treasury anytime soon. A recent proposal asking the company to consider holding Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy was rejected. And now, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has supported Dell’s decision.

So, what exactly happened, and why did Dell say no to Bitcoin?

Shareholders want Dell to add Bitcoin

Earlier this year, the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), a Washington-based think tank, asked Dell to think about using Bitcoin instead of cash and bonds, hoping it would work better during high inflation.

They pointed to rising inflation, Bitcoin’s growing reputation as a hedge, and even BlackRock’s recommendation of a 2% BTC allocation as reasons to take the idea seriously.

However, the group has made similar requests to other big names like Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft. They believe Bitcoin could help protect company money from inflation, just like MicroStrategy has done successfully.

Dell Rejected the Idea – SEC Supports

But Dell wasn’t convinced. The company sent a request to the SEC asking to leave this proposal out of its 2025 shareholder meeting. 

On May 8, in a letter, the SEC said Dell wasn’t doing anything wrong by skipping the proposal. Because this kind of decision, how a company handles its money, falls under “ordinary business operations.” 

In simple terms, the agency said it’s up to management, not shareholders, to decide what to do with the cash.

Dell argued that forcing such a proposal could limit their flexibility and lead to poor decision-making on complex financial issues.

What About Michael Dell’s Crypto Curiosity?

Interestingly, some thought Dell might warm up to Bitcoin after CEO Michael Dell tweeted a meme of Cookie Monster devouring Bitcoin last year. He even commented on “scarcity creating value,” a phrase often used by Bitcoin believers.

But for now, Dell’s made its position clear, it’s watching the market, but not making Bitcoin part of its treasury, at least not yet.

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