Michael Saylor should not burn his Bitcoin | Opinion
2025-07-06 10:22:44
Main Idea
Michael Saylor's plan to burn his Bitcoin and MicroStrategy's continued accumulation of BTC raises questions about Bitcoin's scarcity and its role as a sound monetary asset.
Key Points
1. Michael Saylor plans to burn his Bitcoin, while MicroStrategy continues to accumulate more BTC.
2. An estimated 17-23% of all BTC has been lost, including wallets possibly belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto.
3. Bitcoin's 21 million supply cap mimics gold's natural scarcity and is considered sacrosanct.
4. Saylor's actions could either erode confidence in Bitcoin or reinforce its value by aligning with Satoshi's vision of sound money.
5. Burning Bitcoin may impact Saylor's legacy and Bitcoin's perception as a bulwark against statism.
Description
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Michael Saylor plans to burn all of his Bitcoin ( BTC ), which means he is burning your lifeboat to safety from inflation, and that helps the few, not many. Saylor’s MicroStrategy plans to increase the number of BTC it holds. The accumulation plan again raises questions about Bitcoin’s scarcity, and the questions that arise when few entities acquire...
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