Michael Saylor, the co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has recently made headlines in both the business and cryptocurrency sectors as his ventures continue to garner global attention. Notably, Saylor has secured a position on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, ranking #491 among the world’s 500 wealthiest individuals.
As of September 5, 2025, Bloomberg estimates Saylor’s net worth to be approximately $7.37 billion, primarily derived from his significant stake in MicroStrategy. He holds about 8% of the company, comprising 19.6 million Class B shares and 382,000 Class A shares, as detailed in the firm’s 2025 proxy filing. Moreover, Saylor previously disclosed on social media that he owned 17,732 Bitcoin. However, it is important to note that Bloomberg does not include his cryptocurrency holdings in his overall net worth due to the lack of verifiable ongoing ownership.
Most of Saylor’s liquid assets originate from selling stock in MicroStrategy, including an impressive $410 million generated in 2024. His cash and dividends are adjusted for tax implications and market fluctuations, contributing to his overall financial status.
Under Saylor’s leadership, Strategy has amassed the largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury, currently holding 636,505 Bitcoin valued at over $70 billion. In recent discussions, Saylor expressed the possibility of the company expanding its holdings to approximately 1.5 million BTC in the future.
Despite its financial strength, Strategy faced a setback when it was excluded from the S&P 500 index, despite meeting all qualifications and reporting one of its most successful quarters. Following this news, shares dipped by around 3%. The inclusion in the S&P 500 would have been a significant achievement, allowing millions of individual investors and fund managers access to the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. In response to the situation, Saylor took to social media, highlighting data that showed his company’s shares outperforming both the S&P 500 and Bitcoin, with an impressive annual return of 92% compared to the S&P’s 14% and Bitcoin’s 55%.
As of September 6, Forbes updated its real-time estimate of Michael Saylor’s net worth to $8.8 billion, placing him at #379 on the global wealth rankings. His confidence in Bitcoin remains unwavering, as he continues to champion cryptocurrency, demonstrating no signs of slowing in his commitment to this emerging financial landscape.
