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Veteran investor slams Michael Saylor over Bitcoin centralization push
Few figures are as closely tied to Bitcoin (BTC) as Michael Saylor.
The longtime tech entrepreneur transformed his company, MicroStrategy, from a low-profile enterprise software firm into the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
What began in 2020 as a hedge against inflation quickly evolved into a full-scale strategy, issuing debt, raising equity, and converting billions into Bitcoin.
The company rebranded itself to Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) to show its seriousness for a Bitcoin-centric identity.
Today, the firm holds 762,099 BTC, turning its stock into a proxy for Bitcoin exposure and making Saylor one of crypto’s most visible advocates.
But the saga has not been without a few hiccups.
Wall Street friction and growing concentration concerns
In 2025, index giant MSCI questioned whether companies like Strategy, with over 50% of assets in Bitcoin, should still qualify as operating businesses in major indices.
MSCI ultimately held off on immediate changes.
The scale of accumulation is also raising eyebrows. With holdings representing more than 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply of 21 million coins, Strategy’s position is unprecedented among public companies.
Saylor is doubling down on his conviction to buy more Bitcoin. Just two days ago, Strategy unveiled a new $42 billion at-the-market (ATM) capital program, split across equity and preferred stock offerings. The proceeds will be used to buy more Bitcoin.
Supporters see this strategy as conviction. Critics see concentration risk.
And veteran investor Simon Dixon is among those raising alarms.
Simon Dixon warns of centralization risks
Dixon, a long-time Bitcoin advocate and CEO of BnkToTheFuture, argues that Saylor’s model could be pushing Bitcoin toward centralization, contradicting its original ethos.
In a series of posts, he claimed Strategy’s structure ties Bitcoin more closely to the “financial-industrial complex."
He argues that by turning a public company into a Bitcoin accumulation vehicle, Strategy has effectively aligned itself with Wall Street incentives, including short-term trading dynamics and potential price manipulation.
Dixon also emphasized that this could conflict with Bitcoin’s foundational principle, which was decentralized ownership outside traditional financial systems.
He said that the solution is a return to the basics of self-custody and long-term holding strategies, rather than institutional accumulation through corporate vehicles.
At press time, MSTR stock had closed 1.41% lower at $136.25.
This article has been published in thestreet.com via Yahoo News
Veteran investor slams Michael Saylor over Bitcoin centralization push
Few figures are as closely tied to Bitcoin (BTC) as Michael Saylor. The longtime tech entrepreneur transformed his company, MicroStrategy, from a low-profile enterprise software firm into the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. What began in 2020 as a hedge against inflation ...
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