Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Can Outperform S&P 500 by 40% Annually

Michael Saylor Says Wall Street Still Undervalues Bitcoin’s Potential

In the recent interview with Fox Business Network (FBN), Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, made a rather bold statement: Wall Street does not yet understand the potential of Bitcoin or the cryptocurrency market as a whole.

According to him, BTC has delivered an average annualised return of more than 50% over the years: a figure that dwarfs the performance of most traditional investments. “This is not a speculative fad,” he insisted. “It’s a new asset class that has consistently outperformed the market, yet it’s still being valued through outdated financial lenses.”

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MicroStrategy’s Position in the S&P 500

Michael has been one of Bitcoin’s most vocal corporate champions, famously leading MicroStrategy to adopt the cryptocurrency as its primary treasury reserve asset. Today, the company stands as the fourth most profitable financial firm in the United States and ranks among the top performers in the S&P 500. Yet, Saylor points out, MicroStrategy remains undervalued when judged by traditional metrics such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio.

He argues that the conventional P/E ratio and other legacy valuation methods fail to capture the strategic advantage of holding Bitcoin on a company’s balance sheet. “The market is still looking at us through the old playbook,” Saylor said. “It doesn’t account for the fact that BTC, as a capital allocation strategy, changes the game entirely.”

The ‘Bitcoin Standard’ vs. Traditional Assets

One of Michael strongest points of criticism is aimed at companies that continue to park their capital in traditional assets such as U.S. Treasuries. While considered safe, Saylor believes these investments are a drag on performance.

He estimates that firms sticking to conventional capital reserves will underperform the market by about 10% annually. By contrast, those embracing BTC could potentially outperform the S&P 500 by roughly 40% each year. “If you’re measuring against the broad market, the BTC standard isn’t just competitive — it’s a leap ahead,” Saylor noted.

A Shift in Corporate Capital Management

Michael predicts that the tide will gradually turn as more companies recognize the long-term advantages of this adoption. He can see a day when it is a common corporate practice to have Bitcoin as a core treasury asset, just as it is to hold cash reserves nowadays.

He predicted that the coin standard would be commonplace, like having a savings account. The change will come as soon as people realize the compounding effect of higher returns.

The Disconnect between Finance and Crypto 

At the moment, Michael is sure that there is still a serious gap between the world of traditional finance and the rapidly developing crypto environment. While Wall Street debates the risks, early adopters have already reaped the rewards.

His message to corporate leaders is straightforward: adapt or be left behind. “The longer you wait, the more opportunity cost you accumulate,” he warned. “BTC isn’t just a hedge — it’s a growth strategy.”

With his unwavering conviction and MicroStrategy’s track record, Saylor continues to position himself as one of most influential evangelists — and a persistent critic of Wall Street’s cautious stance on crypto.

Michael Saylors believe in Bitcoin

MicroStrategy, under Michael Saylor, continues to lead corporate Bitcoin holdings, with its treasury now valued at $77.2 billion, up from $74 billion just a few days ago. The company holds 628,946 BTC, making it the first in the top 100 public Bitcoin Treasury companies. Saylor’s strategy of buying during market dips has inspired other public companies to consider Bitcoin as a diversification tool. With BTC currently at $121543, up 0.9 %, Saylor predicts it could reach $1 million in the future. Traditional finance has underestimated the entire crypto ecosystem, and Bitcoin is poised for explosive growth in the coming years.