At Bitcoin 2025, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, took the stage with a powerful keynote titled “21 Ways to Wealth.” In a passionate speech, he outlined his philosophy on Bitcoin, capital, and long-term value creation.
“This speech is for you. I’ve traveled the world and told countries, institutional investors, and even the disembodied spirits of our children’s children why they need Bitcoin,” Saylor said. “This is for every individual, every family, every small business. It’s for everybody.”
🔑 The 21 Ways to Wealth According to Michael Saylor:
1. Clarity
“Bitcoin is capital—perfected, programmable, incorruptible. Every intelligent person and every AI will ultimately prefer it.”
2. Conviction
“Bitcoin is engineered for performance. It will appreciate faster than real estate or collectibles. It’s the most efficient store of value in history.”
3. Courage
“To get rich on Bitcoin, you need courage. Wealth favors intelligent risk. Sell your bonds, buy Bitcoin. The explosion of value is coming.”
4. Cooperation
“Families that move together are unstoppable. Transfer capital to your children—they have time and potential.”
5. Capability
“Master AI. Use it. Argue with it. Become a super genius. Your family will thank you.”
6. Composition
“Structure legal entities to scale and protect your assets. Think and operate like a millionaire family office.”
7. Citizenship
“Domicile where sovereignty respects your freedom. Choose your economic nexus wisely—this is about the century ahead.”
8. Civility
“Respect nature and the power structures. Don’t fight unnecessarily. Inflation and distraction are the real enemies.”
9. Corporation
“A corporation is the most powerful wealth engine. What’s your vehicle? What’s your path?”
10. Focus
“If you invest in Bitcoin, there’s a 90% chance of success over five years. Stick to a focused strategy.”
11. Equity
“Share opportunities with investors who share your risk. That’s how MicroStrategy scaled from $10M to $5B.”
12. Credit
“Convert fear into fuel. Offer security in return for capital. Turn risk into yield with Bitcoin.”
13. Compliance
“Know the rules of your market. If you know them, you can scale faster—legally and sustainably.”
14. Capitalization
“Velocity compounds wealth. Reinvest as quickly as you can into productive Bitcoin strategies.”
15. Communication
“Speak with clarity. Be transparent. Repeat your message often. Bitcoin wealth is simple if people understand your ‘why’.”
16. Commitment
“Stay focused. Don’t feed the trolls. Stick with Bitcoin. It’s the greatest idea in the world.”
17. Competence
“Deliver precise, consistent performance. That’s how you win—by out-executing everyone else.”
18. Adaptation
“Structures fail. Be ready to adjust. Rigidity is ruin.”
19. Evolution
“Level up your core strengths. Don’t start over—expand and evolve using Bitcoin and new technologies.”
20. Advocacy
“Inspire others. Show them what economic freedom means. Become a Bitcoin evangelist.”
21. Generosity
“When you win, give back. Share security. Spread hope. Let your light shine.”
Saylor closed his keynote with the words of Satoshi Nakamoto himself:
“It might make sense to get some, in case it catches on.”
In Saylor’s worldview, Bitcoin is not a quick scheme—it’s a long-term blueprint for sovereignty, security, and generational wealth.