Saylor: 'I Expect Bitcoin Will Appreciate 30% a Year for the Next 20 Years'

Strategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential people of 2025. He reflects on the evolution of bitcoin treasuries, from a niche corporate experiment into a global phenomenon, detailing how Strategy has moved beyond simple accumulation into a high-growth operating business centered on digital credit. Plus, his bullish case for bitcoin's growth and outlook into the asset's volatility.

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For more, check out CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential article on Michael Saylor: ⁠https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/12/most-influential-michael-saylor⁠.

To see the full list, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.coindesk.com/most-influential-2025⁠⁠.

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Timecodes:

01:21 Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Journey

02:52 Institutional Support and Bitcoin Volatility

04:18 Bitcoin Treasury Strategies and Digital Credit

06:03 Exploring Digital Credit and Its Practicality

11:49 The Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies

12:42 Innovations in Digital Credit Instruments

27:08 Challenges and Breakthroughs in 2025

39:16 Looking Ahead: Bitcoin's Price and Market Structure Legislation

43:29 Top Digital Assets for 2026

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.