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Michael Saylor Joins Bloomberg Billionaires Index as Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Swells

The new ranking reflects wealth concentrated in Strategy stock, backed by a corporate treasury exceeding 636,000 Bitcoin.

Overview

  • Bloomberg estimates Saylor’s net worth at $7.37 billion on his debut around No. 491, while Forbes pegs it higher at roughly $8.8 billion.
  • Strategy holds 636,505 BTC, the largest corporate stash reported, after buying 4,048 BTC on Sept. 2 at an average price of $110,981.
  • Bloomberg attributes about $6.72 billion of Saylor’s fortune to his Strategy shares and roughly $650 million to cash, excluding his previously disclosed 17,732 BTC.
  • The company was recently denied entry to the S&P 500 despite meeting technical criteria, a decision that briefly pressured the stock.
  • Investor lawsuits continue to claim Strategy misled shareholders about the risks and financial impact of its Bitcoin-first strategy.