Thomas Daniels
Strategy’s Michael Saylor Projects Bitcoin at $21 Million by 2046 Amid Geopolitical Surge
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), reaffirmed his long-term bullish stance on Bitcoin during a keynote address at BTC Prague 2025. In a bold projection, Saylor predicted that the cryptocurrency could reach $21 million per coin by 2046, citing an unprecedented convergence of geopolitical, regulatory, and institutional factors.
“I think we’re going to be $21 million in 21 years,” Saylor declared. “It’s a very special time in the network. Maybe the one time in the history of the network where you look out 21 years and you see $21 million.” This revised forecast represents a significant upward revision from his previous prediction of $13 million by 2045, issued during the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville.
Saylor attributed the update to extraordinary developments over the past 11 months, including Bitcoin’s formal recognition by the White House, a dramatic shift in U.S. political leadership following Donald Trump’s electoral victory, and the advancement of key cryptocurrency legislation—namely the Genius Act, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and the Bitcoin Act.
He noted that several U.S. states are now embracing Bitcoin, a trend that was largely unforeseen just a year ago.
Strategy’s Expanding Bitcoin Holdings
As of June 15, 2025, Strategy holds approximately 592,100 BTC, following a $1 billion purchase completed the previous week. The company has not disclosed detailed information about the custodial infrastructure of its holdings, with Saylor citing security concerns as the reason for not publishing proof-of-reserves.
His stance on self-custody has also evolved. After facing criticism for suggesting that Bitcoin users should entrust assets to banks, Saylor reversed his position in October 2024, expressing support for self-custody “for those willing and able.”
Rising Interest in Self-Custody at BTC Prague
The concept of self-custody featured prominently at BTC Prague. Hardware wallet provider Trezor, one of the event’s main sponsors, reported over 5,000 attendees, many of whom expressed strong interest in open-source tools and the principle of “being your own bank.”
Danny Sanders, Trezor’s Chief Commercial Officer, noted that the crowd was composed of a vibrant mix of developers, seasoned Bitcoiners, and newcomers, all actively engaged in the discussion around Bitcoin’s decentralized future.
