Michael Saylor Defends Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Amid Stock Decline: “We’re Indestructible”

Bitcoin has been under pressure lately, facing more volatility than investors expected. Many companies tied to it have also been hit hard, and Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, is high on that list.

The firm’s stock has faced a notable decline, sparking criticism about its long-term Bitcoin-focused approach. Saylor is now pushing back and offering his own view on why both Bitcoin and Strategy remain stronger than they look. 

Saylor Says Bitcoin’s Volatility Is Easing

In an interview with Fox Business, Saylor shrugged off the panic, noting that Bitcoin has seen 15 major drawdowns over its 15-year history and has consistently recovered to new all-time highs. 

He notes that these dips are normal for a transformative, emerging asset, and they actually help clear out weak hands and leverage, setting the stage for the next upward rally. 

He notes that when he entered the market in 2020, Bitcoin was extremely volatile – around 80% – which has since dropped to 50%. 

As Bitcoin continues to mature, he says that every few years, its likely to drop by roughly five percentage points. Bitcoin is gradually moving toward being about 1.5 times as volatile as the S&P 500, while still delivering roughly 1.5 times its performance.

Saylor notes that Bitcoin remains the ultimate digital opportunity for a sound money enthusiast. “If you simply want to save your money forever and avoid counterparty risk, Bitcoin is stronger than ever,” he said. 

Saylor Defends Strategy’s Business Model

Turning to Strategy, Saylor defended the company’s aggressive strategy of buying Bitcoin using both equity and credit instruments. He notes that over the past five years, Strategy has grown roughly 70% annually, with Bitcoin up about 50% per year.

He notes that Strategy is the best-capitalized company in the crypto space. 

He argued that as long as Bitcoin goes up 1.25% a year, the company can pay dividends forever and continue to create more shareholder value.

“The company is engineered to take an 80 to 90% drawdown and keep on ticking. So I think we’re pretty indestructible,” he said. “Our leverage is in a level of 10 to 15% going towards zero right now, which is extremely, extremely robust.”

Even in a scenario where Bitcoin stops going up 0% forever, Saylor notes that the company has decades to adapt.

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings Amid Price Drop

Recently, MSTR bought an additional 8,178 BTC for about $835.6 million. This purchase adds to the company’s massive Bitcoin holdings, bringing its total to 649,870 BTC.

Data from CryptoQuant shows that Strategy bought the BTC at an average price of $102,171, roughly 10% above current market levels. This purchase means that about 40% of the company’s total holdings are now at a loss, while the remaining 60% are profitable.

Its stock continues to face volatility, currently trading at $206.80, down about 50% in the past 6 months. 

Meanwhile, Bitcoin has slightly recovered in the day and is currently trading at $91,688, but is down 11% in the past week. 

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