Michael Saylor, co-founder and chairman of MicroStrategy, reiterated his strong support for the leading cryptocurrency - Bitcoin.
Amid investor concerns about interest rates and potential rate cuts, Saylor, who is known as a Bitcoin bull, said the “cure for economic disease is the orange pill,” sharing a photo of the Bitcoin logo on a pill.
The cure to economic ill is the orange pill. pic.twitter.com/MPGHLNCqK1
— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) June 27, 2024
Overall, the market’s current trajectory has been influenced by conflicting signals from economic data as investors parse hints about the future trajectory of the economy and the implications for monetary policy.
In the face of inflationary pressures and diverse economic indicators, the timing of potential interest rate adjustments remains quite a hot topic among market participants.
Saylor’s assertion is backed up by his actions, as MicroStrategy recently once again announced a huge purchase of Bitcoin following a successful capital raise from convertible debt.
Last week, the company acquired an additional 11,931 BTC for approximately $786 million using proceeds from convertible debt and surplus cash.
Bitcoin mining has undergone a notable shift over the past decade, moving away from hydrocarbon fuels and adopting more sustainable energy practices.
In a recent live address, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a new base tariff of 10% would be applied universally to all countries.
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based investment firm, has continued its aggressive push into Bitcoin by acquiring an additional 160 BTC for approximately $13.3 million.
Bitcoin’s downward trend could persist longer than expected, according to some analysts who see similarities with the 2022 bear market.