Prague became the epicenter of the Bitcoin world from June 19-21, 2025, as it played host to BTC Prague, Europe's largest Bitcoin-only event. The conference drew over 10,000 visitors, 200+ speakers, and 100 companies, all united by a shared passion for Bitcoin's transformative potential. Among the most anticipated speakers was Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), who took the stage to share his insights on Bitcoin as the world's premier treasury reserve asset.
Saylor's keynote, echoing themes from his "21 Rules" and "21 Ways to Wealth" presentations, captivated the audience. He argued that Bitcoin is "capital perfected," an incorruptible and programmable form of value that is inherently superior to traditional assets like gold, real estate, or equities. "Bitcoin is going to appreciate faster than every other asset because it is engineered to outperform," Saylor declared, stressing his conviction in its long-term growth. He encouraged attendees to "feed the fire" by trading their fiat currency, bonds, and "inferior" assets for Bitcoin, predicting an "extraordinary explosion" in the network's power as a result.
Saylor's strategy is not merely theoretical. His company, Strategy, has become the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. As of June 16, 2025, the company holds 592,100 bitcoins. This aggressive accumulation strategy has been funded through equity and debt issuance, turning the company into a leveraged bet on Bitcoin's future. Despite the company's $104.6 billion market cap significantly exceeding the market value of its Bitcoin holdings (roughly $63.3 billion), Saylor remains steadfast. He sees Bitcoin not just as an asset, but as the solution to currency debasement and the foundational layer for a future digital economy powered by AI.
Saylor's presence at BTC Prague 2025 underscored the event's unique focus on Bitcoin. Unlike other crypto conferences, BTC Prague maintains a strict "Bitcoin-only" ethos, which organizers say ensures a high signal-to-noise ratio. The event served as a rallying point for the community, offering attendees a chance to network, learn from industry leaders, and engage in discussions about Bitcoin's technology, economics, and future. As attendees met with like-minded Bitcoiners, Saylor's message of conviction and long-term vision resonated strongly, reinforcing the event's spirit of building the future of finance on the Bitcoin standard.