Published Date: March 17, 2025 ✍️ Author: Global World Citizen News Team 📰 Source: GlobalWorldCitizen.com
Bitcoin’s recent market stagnation won’t last forever, according to Michael Saylor, the billionaire founder and chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). He believes that once investor confidence returns, Bitcoin will surge forward “with a vengeance.”
Bitcoin is currently down 10% in 2025, consolidating as Trump’s tariff policies stir economic uncertainty and keep investors away from risk assets.
“The market is really skittish because of tariff concerns,” Saylor explained during a fireside chat with CNBC’s Bob Pisani at the Future Proof conference in Miami.
“Interest rates have pulled back 30, 40, even 50 basis points. We’re in a macro risk-off phase, but when that flips, Bitcoin will rip forward.”
Saylor remains unapologetically bullish, emphasizing that in today’s uncertain economic environment:
“If you’re making a billion-dollar bet, the only rational move is putting it on Bitcoin as a long-term store of value. That is crystal clear.”
Bitcoin’s Role in the Digital Economy
While Bitcoin remains Saylor’s primary focus, he acknowledges that it’s just one piece of a much larger digital asset ecosystem powered by blockchain.
Speaking at Future Proof, he outlined a four-tier hierarchy within crypto:
Bitcoin – The Digital Commodity 
The ultimate store of value, digital gold, and the base layer of the crypto economy.
Stablecoins – Digital Currencies 
Fiat-pegged tokens designed for global transactions and financial stability.
Tokenized Stocks & Bonds 
Traditional financial assets converted into blockchain-based, 24/7 tradeable tokens.
Digital Tokens – The Broadest Category 
The lowest barrier to entry, allowing anyone to launch digital tokens with utility and governance applications.
“The biggest unlock will be the digital token economy,” Saylor said.
“For that to take shape, we need a legitimate regulatory framework passed into law.”
Regulation Is the Missing Piece for Crypto’s Next Evolution
Saylor remains optimistic about regulatory advancements in the U.S., particularly efforts to clarify which digital assets qualify as securities under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
He highlighted the GENIUS Act, a proposed stablecoin bill that recently passed the Senate and is now awaiting a vote in the House of Representatives.
“I think the GENIUS Act will pass, and the U.S. government will allow regulated banks and companies to issue stablecoins,” Saylor predicted.
“As long as they are backed by Treasurys and currency equivalents within a regulated institution, stablecoins will thrive.”
With Bitcoin’s long-term potential intact and legislation advancing, Saylor is confident that the crypto market is poised for a major shift—one that will see Bitcoin leading the charge when risk appetite returns. 
