Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and co-founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), says Ethereum (ETH) treasury adoption is no threat to the Bitcoin (BTC) dominance. Currently, institutional interest in cryptocurrency treasuries is expanding beyond Bitcoin, with some companies now adding Ethereum and other digital assets to their balance sheets. The trend has sparked debate over whether Bitcoin could face serious competition in the corporate treasury space.
Bitcoin Dominance Tested By Rising Ethereum Treasuries
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Saylor made it clear that he does not view Ethereum treasury adoption as a genuine threat to Bitcoin’s dominance. The Strategy chairman acknowledged that Ethereum and other altcoins are attracting attention from corporate treasuries. However, he stressed that the overwhelming flow of institutional capital remains concentrated in Bitcoin.
When asked if he thinks the recent shift into altcoin treasuries like Ethereum could overshadow Bitcoin, Saylor responded by citing statistical data. He reported that the number of companies with Bitcoin on their balance sheets has more than doubled in just six months, jumping from around 60 to 160. He described this acceleration as evidence that BTC is cementing its status as “digital capital”. In his view, companies adopting Ethereum for treasury purposes may be experimenting with blockchain technology, but they are not displacing Bitcoin’s role as the premier macro asset.
The Strategy chairman also argued that Bitcoin offers the lowest risk profile in the entire digital asset space while delivering superior return potential compared to traditional benchmarks like the S&P 500. He predicted that over time, BTC would not only outperform the S&P 500 but also continue to attract the majority of institutional investment inflows.
While Ethereum and other crypto assets may see innovation and niche adoption, Saylor sees this as complementary rather than competitive. He characterized the expansion of the broader crypto economy and treasury as beneficial for the entire sector. Still, he maintained that Bitcoin’s unique monetary qualities and liquidity keep it firmly in the lead.
Strategy Marks Five Years Of BTC Adoption
Strategy has recently marked the fifth anniversary of its landmark Bitcoin strategy, which began with its first BTC purchase in August 2020. At the time, the company had acquired a whopping 21,454 BTC for $250 million. Since then, Strategy has spent approximately $46 billion to accumulate 628,791 BTC, giving it the largest Bitcoin treasury among public companies. At current prices, this holding is worth about $76.7 billion, according to BitcoinTreasuries.Net.
Notably, Saylor’s bold decision to adopt a Bitcoin strategy has paid off dramatically for both the company and its shareholders. Over the past five years, the MSTR stock price has surged over 3,000%, climbing from under $15 in 2020 to over $395 as of last Friday’s close.
For a company that had previously endured decades of stagnant performance, its Bitcoin pivot has not only transformed its balance sheet but also redefined its position in the market as one of the leading institutional holders of the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
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