Strategy (previously, MicroStrategy), the public company with the largest Bitcoin holdings, has been making bold moves in the crypto space. With 478,740 BTC under its belt, the company has cemented itself as a major force in the Bitcoin market. While it first started buying in 2020, it ramped up its strategy in 2024, adding a staggering 257,259 BTC last year alone.
Recently, it openly called for top companies, even Microsoft, to follow its Bitcoin playbook. And here’s where things get interesting. Rumors are swirling that GameStop could be the next big name to adopt this strategy.
The market is already reacting, and investors are paying close attention. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters.
Bitcoin Buzz Boosts GameStop Stock
On February 8, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen published a photo, which shows him standing beside Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor 
Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor is a co-founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Before founding Microstrategy, he was a rocket scientist and studied aeronautics and astronautics at MIT on an Air Force scholarship. He dubs Bitcoin 'Digital Gold'.
He made some early investments in Bitcoin as soon as he realized it was going to be the next big thing in shaping decentralized finance from traditional finance. His firm's Strategy has made Bitcoin its primary treasury reserve.
Quick Facts
Full Name
Michael J. Saylor
Birth
04-02-1965 in Lincoln, Nebraska
Education
BSc from MIT
Marital Status
To be updated / Unmarried
Nationality
American
Net Worth
$8.4B (Feb. 20205, Refer for realtime)
As per Forbes, Saylor bought another 17,732 bitcoins for $175 million in October 2020. Forbes covered Michael Saylor on its front page and called him "The Bitcoin Alchemist" as the latter's Net Worth hit a whopping $7.6B in January 2025.
Michael Saylor – Career Timeline
1983–1987: Studied Aeronautics & Astronautics and Science, Technology & Society at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
1989: Co-founded Micro Strategy (Strategy).
1998: Micro Strategy IPO – Took Micro Strategy public on the NASDAQ at $12 per share.
2000: Accounting Scandal & Crash – Micro Strategy's stock plunged 62% in a day due to an accounting misstatement, wiping out billions in valuation.
2004–2019: Micro Strategy Rebuilds – Worked towards cloud-based analytics and AI-driven business intelligence, regaining stability.
2020: Bitcoin Strategy & Investment – Led Micro Strategy's $425M Bitcoin investment. He made it the first publicly traded company to adopt Bitcoin.
2021: Bitcoin Evangelism – Became one of Bitcoin’s most vocal advocates, encouraging corporations and institutions to adopt BTC and blockchain.
2022: Stepped down as CEO – Transitioned to Executive Chairman to focus entirely on Bitcoin strategy.
With a major focus on blockchain network growth, Saylor is considered one of the architects in shaping the growth of decentralized finance.
Useful Links to connect with Michael Saylor
Platform
Link to connect
Micro Strategy (Strategy) Official Website
MicroStrategy
Michael Saylor’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelSaylor
Hope.com (Bitcoin Education by Saylor)
Bitcoin is Hope
msaylor@microstrategy.com
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Following the buzz, GameStop’s stock (GME) saw a sharp increase. On February 10, the first trading day after the post, GME jumped 6.31%. The rally continued on February 11, briefly pushing the price up to $27.76. Today, GME has gained another 2.25%, adding to investor excitement.
GameStop’s Crypto History
GameStop was once actively involved in the Web3 space, even launching its own NFT marketplace. However, due to regulatory challenges, the company was forced to shut down its crypto ventures last year.
Now, the situation may be changing. In late 2024, the U.S. political landscape shifted in favor of crypto when pro-crypto leader Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald J. Trump is a US-based entrepreneur, Pro-crypto Politician, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America. He understands the importance and needs of the modern fintech world, and people look up to him as a dominant pro-crypto leader.
Quick Facts
Full name
Donald John Trump
Birth
14-06-1946, New York, United States
Nationality
American
Education
BS from the University of Pennsylvania
Known For
Businessman, Pro-Crypto Politician
Once doubtful about Bitcoindominance, he said in a tweet in 2019, “I am not a fan of Bitcoin", but now has a significant amount of cryptocurrency holdings in his kitty. He has also signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which highlights his commitment to the future of cryptocurrency.
Donald Trump - Career Highlights & Events
2016 – Elected as the 45th President of the United States from the Republican Party.
2017 – Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, impacting investment environments
2019 – Criticized Bitcoin and Libra on X, dubbing them as "not money"
2024 – Campaign signals potential openness to crypto-friendly reforms
2025 – Elected as the 47th President of the United States from the Republican Party.
A meme coin, $TRUMP, is associated with Donald Trump, which is listed on the Solana blockchain platform. His family also backs World Liberty Financial (WLF), a crypto venture.
President
defeated Kamala Harris, whose administration had been more skeptical of digital assets. If GameStop is considering a return to crypto, the expected regulatory clarity under the Trump administration could be a major factor in its decision.
The Meme Stock Factor
GameStop is widely known as a meme stock, meaning its price is often influenced by online discussions and retail investor enthusiasm.
At the start of this week, GME was trading at $25.50. Over the past five days, the stock has risen 5.57%, including a 1.35% increase in the last 24 hours. As of now, GME stands at $26.34, with investors closely watching for further developments.
If history has taught us anything, it’s that GameStop thrives on surprises. Whether Bitcoin is next remains to be seen, but the market is already reacting.
