Michael Saylor, co-founder of software giant MicroStrategy, has given early warning of an imminent Bitcoin buy by the firm. The announcement comes as global financial markets prepare for unprecedented chaos following the invasion of Israel by Iran and its proxies.
Saylor's hint, delivered via a Bitcoin chart posted on Monday, suggests MicroStrategy's continued confidence in the cryptocurrency despite the geopolitical uncertainty. So that’s why investors are watching MicroStrategy like a hawk. Their most immediate fears are due to today’s instability in international financial markets, including key oil shipping lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
MicroStrategy, a business with the largest corporate holdings of Bitcoin, has been busy buying it. SaylorTracker, a new resource with tons of great data, follows MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin buys from September 2024 through July 2025. It currently has more than $20 billion in unrealized capital gains in fiat terms.
This week belonged to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which had unparalleled success, amassing more than $1.3 billion in net inflows. On top of that, MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin ETFs had five straight days of inflows. This influx of capital, coupled with MicroStrategy's continued investment strategy, is viewed by many as a strong indicator of investor confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value.
This possible purchase is happening against the backdrop of a new war involving Israel and Iran. All of these developments risk sending a potentially explosive jolt through global financial markets when they open on Monday. With uncertainty on the horizon, investors are searching for safe-haven assets and Bitcoin is becoming a more popular safe-haven asset.
MicroStrategy’s relentless determination to doubling down on Bitcoin, despite a changed world order, engirdles a powerful message to the market. The company's actions demonstrate a belief in Bitcoin's resilience and its potential to serve as a store of value during times of economic and political instability.
