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 In an exclusive interview with <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1853366817537798299?t=KMozAtm6agv5iOw_4sbJ9w&amp;s=19" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mario Nawfal on X</a>, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor shared his perspective on Bitcoin’s recent price rally and the factors driving Wall Street’s deepening interest.&nbsp;
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Saylor highlighted that Bitcoin is increasingly seen as “<a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2024/10/blackrock-now-sees-bitcoin-as-digital-gold-says-ceo-larry-fink-amid-growing-crypto-etf-success/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">digital gold</a>,” a transformation that has captured the attention of major financial institutions. He pointed to <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2024/05/blackrocks-ishares-bitcoin-trust-records-first-outflow-day-as-u-s-bitcoin-etfs-experience-significant-withdrawals/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BlackRock’s entry into the Bitcoin market with its iShares Bitcoin ETF, led by CEO Larry Fink</a>, as a clear signal that Bitcoin is becoming a recognized and respected asset class.
Saylor attributes Bitcoin’s price surge to three primary factors: the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cuts, the embrace of Bitcoin custodial services by major banks, and the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the U.S. SEC. He explained that these developments make Bitcoin a more accessible and appealing option for institutional investors, advancing its position as a reliable hedge against traditional market volatility and inflation.
Looking to the future, Saylor expressed optimism about the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on cryptocurrency regulation, anticipating clearer guidelines that could make Bitcoin even more accessible.&nbsp;
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Several candidates, including Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Senator Cynthia Lummis, have publicly discussed incorporating Bitcoin into the nation’s strategic reserves—a move Saylor interprets as a significant step toward Bitcoin’s mainstream acceptance.
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Additionally, Saylor mentioned that the U.S. government is holding onto Bitcoin assets it has seized, which he sees as a long-term endorsement of Bitcoin’s value. He envisions Bitcoin’s market cap growing from $1 trillion to $10 trillion or even higher, as it becomes a more integral part of the global financial system.&nbsp;
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While he remains highly optimistic about Bitcoin, Saylor maintains a cautious stance on other cryptocurrencies, emphasizing that Bitcoin’s unique regulatory clarity strengthens its position as a stable investment choice.
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