Michael Saylor is set to pitch Bitcoin investment to Microsoft’s board of directors

Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy, is set to present a compelling case for investing in Bitcoin to Microsoft’s board of directors. The presentation, which will be delivered in just three minutes, follows Saylor’s recent involvement with VanEck’s X Spaces on Nov. 19, where he agreed to make the pitch. The activist who suggested the proposal for Bitcoin investment reached out to Saylor, who accepted the invitation to present his arguments on why Microsoft should allocate a portion of its funds into Bitcoin.

Microsoft, one of the world’s largest tech giants, holds a significant cash reserve of $78 billion and invests in a variety of companies, including OpenAI. However, despite its massive financial portfolio, Microsoft has yet to make any investments in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency-related assets. Saylor is hoping to change that, arguing that Bitcoin can provide significant value for Microsoft, which has substantial intangible assets and leveraged earnings in its stock value.

In October, Microsoft had voting items scheduled for December, which could include a decision on whether to invest in Bitcoin. Saylor’s potential presentation to Microsoft’s board is seen as a critical moment that could influence the company to embrace Bitcoin as part of its broader investment strategy. If the board accepts Saylor’s argument, it could mark a major shift in the tech world, as Microsoft would join other corporations in adopting Bitcoin.

Saylor previously reached out to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on X (formerly Twitter) on Oct. 25, suggesting that if Microsoft wanted to significantly increase its value, it should consider Bitcoin investments. He highlighted the soaring performance of MicroStrategy’s stock, which has risen by an astounding 331% in the past year. MicroStrategy has been a pioneer in corporate Bitcoin adoption, becoming the first major company to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet, and its stock has surged by 2,735% over the past five years as a result. As Saylor said on X Spaces: “The activist that put that proposal together contacted me to present to the board, and I agreed to provide a three-minute presentation.”

Saylor’s presentation could pave the way for more companies to follow suit in the rapidly growing trend of institutional Bitcoin investment.