Real Vision Classic: When Michael Saylor Decided To Go ALL-IN on Bitcoin (2020)

As a special treat for the audience, Raoul has decided to rerelease this chat with Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, from September of 2020. Despite its age, this chat is as relevant today as it was five years ago. Raoul and Michael discuss the history of Bitcoin, Michael's journey to adopting it on the balance sheet, why more companies should follow suit, and much more. Recorded on September 18, 2020. 📣 *This episode is brought to you by Figure, the platform to Earn and Borrow.* Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Figure offers Crypto-Backed Loans, allowing you to borrow against your Bitcoin or Ethereum with 3-month terms and no prepayment penalties. They have the lowest rates in the industry at 9.9%, allowing you to access instant cash or buy more Bitcoin without triggering a tax event.  Visit https://figure.com/realvision to apply for a Crypto Backed Loan today! Figure Lending LLC dba Figure. Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS 1717824. Terms and conditions apply. Visit figure.com for more information. 📣 *This episode is brought to you by Axelar, a decentralized network and development platform securely connecting the world’s blockchains and financial infrastructure. Its secure, programmable multichain product stack enables seamless interoperability across Web3 — critical for the next wave of institutional-grade use cases.  To learn more, visit https://realvision.com/axelar or follow on X @axelar. 📣 *This episode is brought to you by VeChain. VeChain enters a bold new phase: The VeChain Renaissance. With modular upgrades, performance boosts and the introduction of VeBetterDAO, VeChain is rebuilding to embrace open participation, while keeping the enterprise-grade reliability it’s known for. The future is here and it’s evolving with purpose. The VeChain Renaissance has landed.  Discover more at https://www.realvision.com/vechain. 📣 *This episode is brought to you by Bitwise Asset Management*. Bitwise manages the world’s largest crypto index fund, one of the top Bitcoin ETFs, and one of the largest institutional Ethereum staking solutions.  *Check out Bitwise at https://bitwiseinvestments.com and let them know that Real Vision mentioned them*. Carefully consider the extreme risks associated with crypto before investing. 📣 *This show is sponsored by Ledn.* Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Since 2018, Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets—setting the gold standard for responsible lending in the crypto space. And, Ledn doesn’t just talk security—they prove it.  Visit https://ledn.io to learn more. Unlock the potential to showcase your brand to our global audience. Contact us at [email protected] for advertising inquiries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices