Bitcoin expected to surge with renewed investor confidence

Michael Saylor, a prominent figure in the bitcoin community, believes that bitcoin will surge in value once investors regain confidence. Currently, the digital currency is down about 10% in 2025. Saylor, who is the founder and chairman of the company Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, noted that global economic worries related to President Trump's tariffs have made investors cautious. During a discussion at the Future Proof conference in Miami, Saylor explained that the market is nervous due to concerns about tariffs and interest rates. He said, "When that flips, I think bitcoin will rip forward with a vengeance." He is very optimistic about bitcoin, suggesting that if someone were to invest one billion dollars now, it should go into bitcoin as a reliable long-term asset. Saylor sees bitcoin as part of a wider digital economy. He identified four key sectors within this ecosystem, starting with bitcoin as a digital commodity, followed by stablecoins, tokenized stocks and bonds, and lastly, digital tokens. He emphasized the need for a legal framework for digital assets, which he believes can help the market grow. He also mentioned the progress of the GENIUS Act, a proposed bill focused on stablecoins that recently passed the Senate. Saylor is hopeful that this bill will allow regulated companies to issue stablecoins backed by U.S. Treasurys, which could benefit the market going forward.