Michael Saylor urges US to buy 25% of Bitcoin supply

Michael Saylor has proposed that the United States government acquire up to 25% of Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO:BTC) total supply by 2035 as part of a long-term strategy for economic growth.  

“Acquire 5-25% of the Bitcoin network in trust for the nation through consistent, programmatic daily purchases between 2025 and 2035, when 99% of all BTC will have been issued,” suggested Saylor in a document titled A Digital Assets Strategy to Dominate the 21st Century Global Economy.

He presented the proposal at the White House Crypto Summit on March 7, where President Donald Trump, government officials, and crypto industry leaders gathered to discuss digital asset policies.  

Saylor emphasised that the government should adopt a Never sell your Bitcoin policy, projecting that by 2045, a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could generate over $10 trillion annually.

He added that between 2025 and 2045, the reserve could contribute between $16 trillion and $81 trillion to the U.S. Treasury, potentially reducing the national debt.  

The proposal follows Trump’s executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile, which will initially be funded by seized cryptocurrencies.

While the order does not include immediate Bitcoin purchases, it directs the Treasury and Commerce secretaries to develop budget-neutral strategies for acquiring more Bitcoin.  

Saylor’s 25% target significantly exceeds previous proposals, including the Bitcoin Act introduced by Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis in July 2024, which suggested the government hold 1 million BTC, or 5% of Bitcoin’s total supply.  

Meanwhile, Saylor’s company, Strategy, has continued to accumulate Bitcoin, purchasing an additional $2 billion worth on February 24. The firm’s total holdings now approach 500,000 BTC.  

The long-term impact of government Bitcoin reserves remains a topic of debate as policymakers consider how digital assets fit into national economic strategy.

At the time of reporting, the Bitcoin price was $81,851.12.