According to Saylor, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve concept is comparable to major historical U.S. purchases.

During a presentation at the Cantor Crypto, Digital Assets & AI Infrastructure Conference in Miami, MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor expressed strong optimism that the U.S. will soon embark on a plan to build a significant bitcoin reserve, citing support from key political figures including the Trump administration and Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).

Saylor shared his thoughts on the proposed reserve, which is still in the early conceptual stages but has garnered increasing momentum. In July, at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump assured the crowd that the U.S. government would maintain its current holdings of approximately 200,000 bitcoin. Following that, Senator Lummis introduced legislation calling for the addition of another 800,000 bitcoins, bringing the total U.S. bitcoin holdings to one million over five years.

Saylor described this move as “the best deal of the 21st century” and emphasized the strategic importance of bitcoin in preserving the value of the U.S. dollar. He explained that while the ultimate goal should be to retire the national debt and strengthen the country’s wealth, acquiring bitcoin offers a viable second option. “The best way to protect the dollar is to ensure the nation becomes wealthy. And if anyone is considering an alternative to treasury bills, owning that asset—bitcoin—is key,” Saylor said.

Drawing from U.S. history, Saylor compared the idea of acquiring bitcoin to previous monumental purchases, such as the acquisition of Manhattan, the Louisiana Purchase, and the acquisitions of California and Alaska, all of which delivered substantial returns for the country. He argued that strategic asset purchases like these—whether gold, oil, or other resources—have been fundamental to America’s growth and economic strength.

“It’s a very straightforward strategy,” said Saylor. “Find where the value is going, buy early, and hold. Nations do this. Bitcoin represents the next step in the U.S.’s evolution, and I believe both the Trump administration and Senator Lummis understand this, which is why it will eventually happen.”

Saylor predicted that if Lummis’ bill passes—especially with Republicans poised to hold majorities in both the Senate and House next year—the U.S. could reap an astounding $16 trillion from the acquisition of one million bitcoins. He also mentioned a “Trump Max” scenario, where the U.S. could go even further, purchasing four million bitcoins. In this case, the potential return could skyrocket to $81 trillion.

Concluding his remarks, Saylor emphasized that the “Trump Max” plan would be the most sensible approach, positioning bitcoin as a critical asset for the nation’s financial future.