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The Treasury of Michael Saylor: How Bitcoin Powers Cultures, Corporations, and Countries in the 21st Century
MICHAEL SAYLOR is sitting on $500 million in cash and watching it melt away with each passing second. From pondering a comfortable retirement by his Miami Beach pool to having his core beliefs about money and wealth permanently shattered, this is the story of a billionaire CEO who lit the fuse of a revolution in corporate finance, putting trillions of dollars of capital on notice.
Curated from Michael Saylor’s most impactful speeches, interviews, and tweets, this book is the collected wisdom of one of the great thinkers of the 21st century. It lays out the principles, concepts, and lessons for building—and keeping—wealth in the rapidly evolving Digital Age.
Forewords by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis & Preston Pysh
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Praise for The Treasury of Michael "Anil has crafted a concise and insightful guide that feels like a cheat sheet on the flaws of the fiat system. As always, the visuals are fantastic."
—HRH PRINCE FILIP OF SERBIA
"A great job by Anil. Michael is a brilliant mind whose constant teachings and actions have blazed new trails for many of us to follow."
—RICARDO SALINAS PLIEGO (Founder & Chairman of Grupo Salinas)
"Whether you're running a city, a charity, or a company, you'd be wise to pay attention to the lessons in this book, for a paradigm shift in finance has begun."
—MAYOR KEN SIM (City of Vancouver, Canada)
"No one thinks as fast or gives as freely as Michael Saylor."
—NATALIE BRUNELL (Host of Coin Stories & Author of Bitcoin is for Everyone)
"Michael Saylor's genius is undeniable, but it's Anil Patel's thoughtful curation that makes these profound ideas on energy, money, and Bitcoin truly accessible."
—VIJAY BOYAPATI (Author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin)
"This book offers a masterclass in financial engineering during an era in which the world’s capital is being upgraded to Bitcoin."
—LAWRENCE LEPARD (Author of The Big Print)
Curated from Michael Saylor’s most impactful speeches, interviews, and tweets, this book is the collected wisdom of one of the great thinkers of the 21st century. It lays out the principles, concepts, and lessons for building—and keeping—wealth in the rapidly evolving Digital Age.
Forewords by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis & Preston Pysh
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Praise for The Treasury of Michael "Anil has crafted a concise and insightful guide that feels like a cheat sheet on the flaws of the fiat system. As always, the visuals are fantastic."
—HRH PRINCE FILIP OF SERBIA
"A great job by Anil. Michael is a brilliant mind whose constant teachings and actions have blazed new trails for many of us to follow."
—RICARDO SALINAS PLIEGO (Founder & Chairman of Grupo Salinas)
"Whether you're running a city, a charity, or a company, you'd be wise to pay attention to the lessons in this book, for a paradigm shift in finance has begun."
—MAYOR KEN SIM (City of Vancouver, Canada)
"No one thinks as fast or gives as freely as Michael Saylor."
—NATALIE BRUNELL (Host of Coin Stories & Author of Bitcoin is for Everyone)
"Michael Saylor's genius is undeniable, but it's Anil Patel's thoughtful curation that makes these profound ideas on energy, money, and Bitcoin truly accessible."
—VIJAY BOYAPATI (Author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin)
"This book offers a masterclass in financial engineering during an era in which the world’s capital is being upgraded to Bitcoin."
—LAWRENCE LEPARD (Author of The Big Print)
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Published September 9, 2025
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November 9, 2025
Moving this book up to my top three for the year. If you want to understand how the preservation of wealth and energy works in today's [FIAT] monetary system, this is a must read!
We all buy Bitcoin at the price we deserve.
We all buy Bitcoin at the price we deserve.
January 29, 2026
"Bitcoin como energía económica: una nueva soberanía para el siglo XXI"
Este libro no solo ofrece una defensa apasionada de Bitcoin, sino que lo presenta como un sistema energético, una infraestructura crítica y una alternativa civilizatoria frente al colapso de las instituciones tradicionales. Desde el inicio, queda claro que Michael Saylor no ve a Bitcoin como una simple inversión especulativa, sino como una red esencial para la soberanía financiera de las naciones en una era digital. Al compararlo con el petróleo refinado por Standard Oil o con la electricidad, el autor le da a Bitcoin una dignidad energética: es una forma densa, portátil y duradera de energía económica que permite a individuos y empresas preservar valor más allá del alcance de los gobiernos y los bancos centrales.
Uno de los ejes más potentes del libro es la idea de que “money is the highest form of energy that we can channel: economic energy” y que el gran problema de nuestra era es cómo almacenarla de forma fiable. Aquí es donde Bitcoin aparece como solución: un activo sin emisor, sin intermediarios, resistente a la censura, y diseñado para durar generaciones. Este es uno de los momentos más radicales del texto: cuando se iguala a Bitcoin con la penicilina o la electricidad, como una herramienta fundamental para la supervivencia económica de miles de millones.
Saylor también es mordaz en su crítica a los modelos económicos actuales. Desmantela la idea de que el índice de precios al consumidor (CPI) mide la inflación real, argumentando que es un índice manipulado, desconectado de la vida cotidiana. Lo que verdaderamente importa es la inflación de los bienes y servicios que cada persona necesita. En ese sentido, Bitcoin se convierte en una manera de resistir esa erosión constante del poder adquisitivo. Su crítica se extiende a las clases políticas, los bancos centrales y los sistemas de impuestos, todos los cuales, según él, conspiran para extraer energía económica de la población sin que esta se dé cuenta.
El análisis de los activos tradicionales —el oro, los bienes raíces, las acciones— es implacable. El oro, nos dice, es demasiado pesado, caro de asegurar, difícil de mover, y al final del día, una reliquia de otra era. Los bienes raíces están sujetos a impuestos, mantenimiento, regulación y destrucción física. Las acciones, por su parte, están plagadas de riesgos: humanos, políticos, regulatorios, tecnológicos. En cambio, Bitcoin es presentado como un tipo de propiedad digital perfecta, resistente al tiempo, al espacio y a la autoridad. Una propiedad que puedes llevar en la mente, inmune a confiscaciones y desastres naturales.
Lo que vuelve fascinante este libro es su fusión entre economía, física e ingeniería. El autor no solo pregunta “¿qué es el dinero?”, sino que lo redefine como una forma de energía que necesita una arquitectura de almacenamiento y transmisión. Así como las civilizaciones antiguas se construyeron sobre sistemas de energía —agua, vapor, petróleo—, las del siglo XXI se construirán sobre sistemas de energía económica como Bitcoin.
También es notable su énfasis en el rol de la educación y el tiempo. Saylor no espera que todos abracen esta idea de inmediato. Reconoce que se necesitaron décadas para que el aire acondicionado, el automóvil o Internet se convirtieran en parte del tejido cotidiano. En ese sentido, su apuesta por Bitcoin no es solo financiera, sino cultural: una transformación generacional que implica repensar cómo almacenamos y transferimos valor, pero también qué tipo de instituciones queremos para el futuro.
Al final, The Treasury of Michael Saylor es tanto una crítica devastadora del sistema financiero actual como una propuesta visionaria para el porvenir. Puede incomodar, entusiasmar o parecer exagerado, pero es imposible leerlo sin reconsiderar lo que creemos saber sobre el dinero, el poder y la tecnología.
Este libro no solo ofrece una defensa apasionada de Bitcoin, sino que lo presenta como un sistema energético, una infraestructura crítica y una alternativa civilizatoria frente al colapso de las instituciones tradicionales. Desde el inicio, queda claro que Michael Saylor no ve a Bitcoin como una simple inversión especulativa, sino como una red esencial para la soberanía financiera de las naciones en una era digital. Al compararlo con el petróleo refinado por Standard Oil o con la electricidad, el autor le da a Bitcoin una dignidad energética: es una forma densa, portátil y duradera de energía económica que permite a individuos y empresas preservar valor más allá del alcance de los gobiernos y los bancos centrales.
Uno de los ejes más potentes del libro es la idea de que “money is the highest form of energy that we can channel: economic energy” y que el gran problema de nuestra era es cómo almacenarla de forma fiable. Aquí es donde Bitcoin aparece como solución: un activo sin emisor, sin intermediarios, resistente a la censura, y diseñado para durar generaciones. Este es uno de los momentos más radicales del texto: cuando se iguala a Bitcoin con la penicilina o la electricidad, como una herramienta fundamental para la supervivencia económica de miles de millones.
Saylor también es mordaz en su crítica a los modelos económicos actuales. Desmantela la idea de que el índice de precios al consumidor (CPI) mide la inflación real, argumentando que es un índice manipulado, desconectado de la vida cotidiana. Lo que verdaderamente importa es la inflación de los bienes y servicios que cada persona necesita. En ese sentido, Bitcoin se convierte en una manera de resistir esa erosión constante del poder adquisitivo. Su crítica se extiende a las clases políticas, los bancos centrales y los sistemas de impuestos, todos los cuales, según él, conspiran para extraer energía económica de la población sin que esta se dé cuenta.
El análisis de los activos tradicionales —el oro, los bienes raíces, las acciones— es implacable. El oro, nos dice, es demasiado pesado, caro de asegurar, difícil de mover, y al final del día, una reliquia de otra era. Los bienes raíces están sujetos a impuestos, mantenimiento, regulación y destrucción física. Las acciones, por su parte, están plagadas de riesgos: humanos, políticos, regulatorios, tecnológicos. En cambio, Bitcoin es presentado como un tipo de propiedad digital perfecta, resistente al tiempo, al espacio y a la autoridad. Una propiedad que puedes llevar en la mente, inmune a confiscaciones y desastres naturales.
Lo que vuelve fascinante este libro es su fusión entre economía, física e ingeniería. El autor no solo pregunta “¿qué es el dinero?”, sino que lo redefine como una forma de energía que necesita una arquitectura de almacenamiento y transmisión. Así como las civilizaciones antiguas se construyeron sobre sistemas de energía —agua, vapor, petróleo—, las del siglo XXI se construirán sobre sistemas de energía económica como Bitcoin.
También es notable su énfasis en el rol de la educación y el tiempo. Saylor no espera que todos abracen esta idea de inmediato. Reconoce que se necesitaron décadas para que el aire acondicionado, el automóvil o Internet se convirtieran en parte del tejido cotidiano. En ese sentido, su apuesta por Bitcoin no es solo financiera, sino cultural: una transformación generacional que implica repensar cómo almacenamos y transferimos valor, pero también qué tipo de instituciones queremos para el futuro.
Al final, The Treasury of Michael Saylor es tanto una crítica devastadora del sistema financiero actual como una propuesta visionaria para el porvenir. Puede incomodar, entusiasmar o parecer exagerado, pero es imposible leerlo sin reconsiderar lo que creemos saber sobre el dinero, el poder y la tecnología.
January 24, 2026
The Treasury of Michael Taylor is a solid, motivational read if you’re already in the Bitcoin camp or curious about why someone might go all-in on it as a corporate (or personal) treasury strategy. Drawing heavily from the playbook popularized by figures like Michael Saylor (of MicroStrategy fame), the book lays out a clear, enthusiastic case for treating Bitcoin as the ultimate store of value—superior to cash, gold, or traditional assets in an inflationary world.
The Good:
• Strong encouragement to buy Bitcoin — The core message hits hard and repeatedly: Bitcoin is digital gold, a hedge against fiat debasement, and potentially the best long-term wealth preserver. If you’re looking for reinforcement on why HODLing (or stacking sats) makes sense, this delivers plenty of ammo. The arguments are straightforward, repetitive in a good way for conviction-building, and tie into real-world examples of corporate adoption.
• Worth the high points — There are genuinely insightful sections on treasury management, inflation dynamics, and why companies (or individuals) should consider allocating to BTC. It’s not overly technical, making it accessible for newcomers while still offering nuggets that resonate with experienced Bitcoiners.
• Motivational vibe — It leaves you energized about Bitcoin’s future, which is exactly what many readers want from this genre.
The Not-So-Great:
• Not groundbreaking — If you’ve followed Saylor’s interviews, podcasts, or MicroStrategy’s filings, much of this feels like a rehash. The ideas are compelling, but they’re not presented in a fresh or deeply analytical way—more like a passionate summary than a rigorous deep dive.
• Repetitive and one-sided — The book hammers the Bitcoin thesis without much nuance on risks (volatility, regulation, competition from other cryptos/tech). It reads like advocacy more than balanced analysis.
• Misses “great” status — Solid execution, but lacks the depth, storytelling flair, or new data that would elevate it to must-read territory (e.g., compared to classics like The Bitcoin Standard or Saylor’s own talks).
Bottom Line:
This is a good book for Bitcoin encouragement—especially if you want a quick, affirming push to buy more or stay the course. Skip if you’re seeking critical analysis or something revolutionary. Worth skimming the highlights, and yes, it might just nudge you to buy (or buy more) Bitcoin. If you’re on the fence about BTC as a treasury asset, this could tip you over.
Recommended for: Bitcoin enthusiasts, corporate finance curious folks, or anyone needing a motivational boost in 2026’s market. Not for skeptics or those wanting balanced counterarguments.
The Good:
• Strong encouragement to buy Bitcoin — The core message hits hard and repeatedly: Bitcoin is digital gold, a hedge against fiat debasement, and potentially the best long-term wealth preserver. If you’re looking for reinforcement on why HODLing (or stacking sats) makes sense, this delivers plenty of ammo. The arguments are straightforward, repetitive in a good way for conviction-building, and tie into real-world examples of corporate adoption.
• Worth the high points — There are genuinely insightful sections on treasury management, inflation dynamics, and why companies (or individuals) should consider allocating to BTC. It’s not overly technical, making it accessible for newcomers while still offering nuggets that resonate with experienced Bitcoiners.
• Motivational vibe — It leaves you energized about Bitcoin’s future, which is exactly what many readers want from this genre.
The Not-So-Great:
• Not groundbreaking — If you’ve followed Saylor’s interviews, podcasts, or MicroStrategy’s filings, much of this feels like a rehash. The ideas are compelling, but they’re not presented in a fresh or deeply analytical way—more like a passionate summary than a rigorous deep dive.
• Repetitive and one-sided — The book hammers the Bitcoin thesis without much nuance on risks (volatility, regulation, competition from other cryptos/tech). It reads like advocacy more than balanced analysis.
• Misses “great” status — Solid execution, but lacks the depth, storytelling flair, or new data that would elevate it to must-read territory (e.g., compared to classics like The Bitcoin Standard or Saylor’s own talks).
Bottom Line:
This is a good book for Bitcoin encouragement—especially if you want a quick, affirming push to buy more or stay the course. Skip if you’re seeking critical analysis or something revolutionary. Worth skimming the highlights, and yes, it might just nudge you to buy (or buy more) Bitcoin. If you’re on the fence about BTC as a treasury asset, this could tip you over.
Recommended for: Bitcoin enthusiasts, corporate finance curious folks, or anyone needing a motivational boost in 2026’s market. Not for skeptics or those wanting balanced counterarguments.
January 27, 2026
Michael Saylor—best known in tech as the founder of MicroStrategy and today one of Bitcoin’s loudest advocates—uses this book to tell two stories at once: his own hard-earned lessons as an entrepreneur and his thesis on why Bitcoin matters.
What I found most compelling is the contrast between “20th-century investing” (stocks, bonds, gold, real estate) and what Saylor frames as a 21st-century monetary network. He doesn’t sugarcoat his past: he describes periods of intense pressure and a moment when the value of his company’s shares collapsed dramatically. Out of that experience comes a mindset built on discipline, long horizons, and conviction.
The turning point is simple and fascinating: MicroStrategy was sitting on roughly $500M in cash. The classic corporate options were on the table—acquire another company, buy back shares, or hold cash and watch it erode. Saylor chose a fourth path: convert treasury reserves into Bitcoin. He argues that Bitcoin combines properties that other asset classes rarely share in one package—programmatic scarcity, portability, divisibility, global liquidity, and (in principle) resistance to censorship.
This isn’t a neutral book; it’s a persuasive one. But it’s also clear, structured, and thought-provoking—especially if you already understand traditional finance and want to evaluate Bitcoin beyond memes and price charts.
Would I invest in Bitcoin? Yes—but only with a sober risk framework: long time horizon, position sizing you can emotionally and financially tolerate, and as part of a diversified plan (not a casino bet). Whether you agree with Saylor or not, the book forces you to rethink money, time, and risk in the digital age.
What I found most compelling is the contrast between “20th-century investing” (stocks, bonds, gold, real estate) and what Saylor frames as a 21st-century monetary network. He doesn’t sugarcoat his past: he describes periods of intense pressure and a moment when the value of his company’s shares collapsed dramatically. Out of that experience comes a mindset built on discipline, long horizons, and conviction.
The turning point is simple and fascinating: MicroStrategy was sitting on roughly $500M in cash. The classic corporate options were on the table—acquire another company, buy back shares, or hold cash and watch it erode. Saylor chose a fourth path: convert treasury reserves into Bitcoin. He argues that Bitcoin combines properties that other asset classes rarely share in one package—programmatic scarcity, portability, divisibility, global liquidity, and (in principle) resistance to censorship.
This isn’t a neutral book; it’s a persuasive one. But it’s also clear, structured, and thought-provoking—especially if you already understand traditional finance and want to evaluate Bitcoin beyond memes and price charts.
Would I invest in Bitcoin? Yes—but only with a sober risk framework: long time horizon, position sizing you can emotionally and financially tolerate, and as part of a diversified plan (not a casino bet). Whether you agree with Saylor or not, the book forces you to rethink money, time, and risk in the digital age.
January 1, 2026
The book is interesting for Bitcoin newcomers while being addressed to well-educated people in the investment world. The issue there is that this book clearly shows a confirmation bias and is all about how Bitcoin is great and perfect, which might not help convincing the doubtfuls of the greatness of the technology. Do not mistake me, I'm pro-Bitcoin and highly invested in it. But I would have liked a more nuanced approach, not this deconstructed list of proofs of why Bitcoin doesn't have any flaws. Doesn't really explain the underlying foundations of it and stays superficial which kind of misses the real WHY it's one of the best assets and security nowadays.
January 21, 2026
provocative, but very promotional
Michael has a strong point of view that bitcoin is the world’s future capital asset. The argument that fiat currencies are broken is compelling, and the argument that capital is not currency resonates.
A key difference between a bank deposit, a bond, or a stock investment vs. gold or bitcoin, is that the former can be productive, the latter just held. The former carry a variety of risks (that the productivity won’t work better than inflation); the latter predicate on inflation beating everything else. Today, asset inflation seems like a huge issue, driven by cheap money. How will that shape the future?
Michael has a strong point of view that bitcoin is the world’s future capital asset. The argument that fiat currencies are broken is compelling, and the argument that capital is not currency resonates.
A key difference between a bank deposit, a bond, or a stock investment vs. gold or bitcoin, is that the former can be productive, the latter just held. The former carry a variety of risks (that the productivity won’t work better than inflation); the latter predicate on inflation beating everything else. Today, asset inflation seems like a huge issue, driven by cheap money. How will that shape the future?
November 4, 2025
want to get rich? Read this book.
The few moments it will take to read this book will be one of the most rewarding time you will ever spend. Opportunity knocks often, but most people do not answer the door.
The few moments it will take to read this book will be one of the most rewarding time you will ever spend. Opportunity knocks often, but most people do not answer the door.
November 16, 2025
This a great composition of everything Michael Saylor has said. I would recommend reading this book if you want to understand Michael Saylor’s thought processes behind Bitcoin. Anil does a great job of dividing his ideas into chapters and with diagrams that he created.
Would highly recommend!
Would highly recommend!
October 21, 2025
Excellent summary of many Michael Saylor presentations combined with nice informatics from the author.
December 30, 2025
Good survey of Saylor’s philosophies and personality, but not exhaustive. The print is too small, especially in the graphics that were included.
February 1, 2026
Saylor is not only Bitcoin
A deep understanding of the world from first principles. This takes you to Bitcoin, but worth reading for all the knowledge around it.
A deep understanding of the world from first principles. This takes you to Bitcoin, but worth reading for all the knowledge around it.
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