Michael Saylor, the co-founder of MicroStrategy, has proposed that the US government acquire up to 25% of Bitcoin’s total supply over the next decade as part of a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve." His vision suggests that steady, programmatic purchases between 2025 and 2035 could make the US a dominant force in the digital asset economy.

Saylor laid out his proposal in a document titled "A Digital Assets Strategy to Dominate the 21st Century Global Economy," which he presented to former President Donald Trump, top government officials, and crypto leaders at the White House Crypto Summit on March 7. He strongly advised the government to adopt a “Never sell your Bitcoin” policy, arguing that by 2045, the reserve could generate over $10 trillion annually and serve as a lasting economic engine for the nation.

According to Saylor’s projections, this strategy could contribute between $16 trillion and $81 trillion to the US Treasury, potentially easing the country’s soaring national debt. His proposal follows Trump’s recent executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile, initially funded with cryptocurrency seized from criminal cases. While the order did not outline an immediate Bitcoin acquisition plan, it directed Treasury and Commerce officials to explore ways to accumulate Bitcoin without burdening taxpayers.

Saylor’s ambitious 25% target vastly exceeds previous proposals, such as the Bitcoin Act introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis in July 2024, which suggested a far more modest 5% allocation. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy continues to expand its holdings, recently acquiring an additional $2 billion in Bitcoin, bringing its total to nearly 500,000 BTC.

With growing institutional interest and political attention, Saylor’s push for a Bitcoin-backed US economy could signal a seismic shift in financial policy—but whether the government will take such a bold step remains to be seen.