Michael Saylor: The United States can achieve digital economic hegemony through BTC, complementing the dollar to build a strong financial system.

At the "Bitcoin For America" summit held at the Bitcoin Policy Institute recently, Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy, delivered a speech emphasizing that BTC will become a key strategic asset for the digital economy of the United States. He believes that the U.S. government should establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' to ensure America's leading position in the digital economic competition of the 21st century.

In his speech, Saylor presented several shocking viewpoints, such as:

BTC is 'digital capital', and its future value will reach 106 trillion dollars

US companies accumulate BTC, driving the transformation of the digital economy

BTC can become the "digital defense system" of the United States, ensuring national security

BTC will not replace the US dollar, but strengthen the international status of the US dollar

Is BTC the gold of the digital age? Corporate capital is shifting to BTC

Traditionally, countries would reserve assets such as gold, oil, and natural gas to ensure economic stability. However, Saylor pointed out that in the digital age, BTC has become the "most valuable asset in human history". It not only possesses the store of value function of gold, but also serves as the foundation of the global digital financial system.

He used Strategy as an example to illustrate how companies can strengthen their financial strength through BTC:

48 months ago, MicroStrategy's assets were only $2.5 billion

Currently, the company's assets have increased to 450 billion US dollars, mainly from BTC investments

The trend of US companies holding BTC will continue to grow, and companies accumulating BTC in the next 20 years may have as much as 40 trillion US dollars in capital.

Saylor believes that BTC is not just an investment target, but a 'new corporate capital' that will replace some traditional assets in the future and become the primary wealth reserve for companies and countries.

BTC vs. Real Estate: Who is the Real 'Digital Real Estate'?

Saylor metaphorically refers to BTC as 'Digital Property' in his speech, which has more advantages compared to traditional real estate:

Can move globally—unlike real estate, which can only operate in fixed locations, BTC can trade freely in global markets

No maintenance costs - real estate requires repairs and management, while Bitcoin will not be damaged or depreciate

Available for financial leverage - companies and individuals can use BTC for borrowing, development of applications, similar to the leasing and financing model of real estate

Saylor further pointed out that in the next 20 years, the United States will create $10 trillion in annual income through BTC leasing, borrowing, and financial development. This means that if the United States can establish a "strategic BTC reserve," it will effectively enhance the national wealth.

Is BTC a digital shield?

In addition to serving as a wealth reserve, BTC can also act as a 'digital defense system' to help the United States deal with increasingly severe cybersecurity challenges. Saylor pointed out that the BTC blockchain has:

Immutability - transaction records cannot be changed, ensuring the integrity of the financial system

Decentralization - millions of nodes around the world collectively maintain, without a single controller

Defending against AI attacks—While artificial intelligence (AI) can crack passwords and engage in fraudulent transactions, it cannot breach the digital encryption security of Bitcoin (BTC).

He emphasized, “BTC is not just an asset, but also a digital energy shield that can protect the commercial, military, and financial systems of the United States.” In the future, as artificial intelligence and the digital economy further develop, BTC will become the safest global trading platform.

BTC vs. US Dollar: Competition or Coexistence?

Many people are worried about the rise of Bitcoin threatening the international status of the US dollar, but Saylor holds the opposite view. He believes that BTC and the US dollar are not in a competitive relationship, but a complementary one:

The dollar is a currency, mainly used for daily transactions and liquidity.

BTC is capital (Capital), mainly used for long-term storage and financial asset allocation

Saylor further analyzed the time frame of capital needs:

Short-term (within 4 weeks) → People will use local currencies such as the Argentine peso

Medium-term (within 4 years) → will switch to the US dollar

Long-term (within 40 years) → The best choice is BTC

This means that the role of Bitcoin is not to replace the US dollar, but to enhance the stability and purchasing power of the US dollar. In the future, the US dollar can be combined with BTC by issuing 'Digital USD' to create a more powerful global financial system.

How did the United States become the "BTC superpower"?

Saylor pointed out in his speech that the United States must control three major areas to ensure its dominance in the digital economy:

Airspace - Control air traffic to ensure national security

Seaways - maintaining international trade routes, protecting economic stability

Cyberspace - ensuring the sovereignty of digital capital, free from foreign influence

He mentioned that the "BTC Act" proposed by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to accumulate 1 million BTC within the next 5 years as a national reserve asset. If the U.S. can continue to accumulate BTC, it may eventually own 4 million BTC (19% of the total supply), with a value of up to $73 trillion, enough to offset the national debt and even propel the U.S. to become the world's most powerful economy.

Is BTC the 'digital destiny' of the United States?

At the end of his speech, Michael Saylor quoted former US President Donald Trump: 'Never sell your BTC.' This demonstrates the US government's long-term planning for BTC.

He emphasized: "BTC is the digital Manifest Destiny of the United States." Embracing BTC will ensure its economic leadership position for decades to come; however, ignoring this trend may result in being surpassed by other countries.

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