Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), updated his long-term Bitcoin forecast during BTC Prague 2025. He stated that the Bitcoin price could reach $21 million in the next 21 years.
“I think we’re going to be $21 million in 21 years,”
Saylor said on stage.
Saylor previously predicted in 2024 that Bitcoin could hit $13 million by 2045. The new projection reflects a significant increase. At the time of the announcement, the BTC price stood at $102,644.
Saylor tied his updated forecast to changing political and regulatory conditions in the United States. He emphasized that the past year brought developments that were not expected before.
U.S. Embrace of Bitcoin Highlighted in Saylor’s Speech
Saylor pointed to the U.S. government’s recent support for Bitcoin as a major factor behind his forecast. He referenced Donald Trump’s 2024 election win as a turning point in U.S. crypto policy.
“Although we thought we might have a pro-Bitcoin president, we didn’t think we’d get a strategic Bitcoin reserve,”
Saylor said.
He added that the president declaring the U.S. a “Bitcoin superpower” marked a key policy shift. According to Saylor, such statements were not part of the public discussion one year ago.
These remarks came after the White House voiced support for Bitcoin and acknowledged its role in national financial infrastructure.
Strategy Increases BTC Holdings, Reaches 592,100 Bitcoin
On June 15, 2025, Strategy confirmed it bought $1 billion worth of Bitcoin. The company’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 592,100 BTC.
Saylor did not reveal where the Bitcoin is stored. He declined to share proof-of-reserves, citing security concerns.
In 2024, Saylor faced criticism for rejecting Bitcoin self-custody. He had advised users to trust regulated institutions. However, by October 2024, he changed his position, saying self-custody is valid for those who are “willing and able.”
U.S. Crypto Bills Shape Bitcoin’s Legal Landscape
Saylor mentioned several crypto bills now progressing through the U.S. legislative process. These include:
Genius Act – focused on stablecoin reserves and audits
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act – clarifies asset definitions
Bitcoin Act – recognizes Bitcoin’s legal status in financial systems
“This is something nobody guessed, no one conceived of a year ago. States in the United States are embracing Bitcoin,” Saylor said.
These bills represent growing regulatory clarity around Bitcoin and other digital assets. They have received attention from lawmakers and financial institutions.
Bitcoin Community Focuses on Self-Custody, Adoption Trends
Self-custody gained more attention at BTC Prague. Users discussed tools like hardware wallets and decentralized applications for securing Bitcoin.
Saylor’s updated forecast aligned with broader discussions at the conference. As U.S. Bitcoin regulations expand, companies and individuals are focusing more on long-term strategies.
Meanwhile, Strategy’s BTC accumulation continues, reinforcing its role in the corporate Bitcoin investment space.
