In a recent interview with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Michael Saylor revealed the motivation behind his investment in Bitcoin during the 2020 pandemic. He cited the unprecedented lockdown measures and the subsequent Federal Reserve monetary policy as key factors. Saylor described the period as a ‘war on currency’, where financial markets rebounded while small businesses suffered, prompting him to seek an alternative store of value. He detailed his dilemma – needing a liquid asset that would hedge against inflation and sovereign debt. He ultimately chose Bitcoin, driven by its potential as a non-sovereign store of value. Saylor’s decision led MicroStrategy to become the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder with a portfolio worth billions of dollars. This investment journey highlights Saylor’s belief in Bitcoin’s resilience against market volatility and its ability to serve as an inflation hedge.