Saylor Says Limited Access to Banks and Markets Holds Back Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, chairman of Strategy Inc., argues that rejecting Bitcoin's integration with banks and markets denies its benefits to 99% of users.

Saylor, who leads the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin with an 843,775 BTC treasury, says this limited access holds Bitcoin back from reaching its full potential.

The $55 billion stash is currently underwater against Strategy's purchase price of $63.69 billion, averaging out to $75,482 per coin.

This year, major US banks have been expanding their digital asset custody and trading efforts, with Citi planning to launch an institutional-grade Bitcoin custody service in 2026.