As Bitcoin hits a one-month low, Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy remains optimistic and humorous about the downturn.
Bitcoin, the most valuable cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, has recently plummeted to a one-month low, as the absence of new market drivers suggests that the record-breaking rise of this year may have reached its limit.
Michael Saylor, the cofounder and chairman of MicroStrategy and a prominent Bitcoin advocate, responded to this downturn with his characteristic combination of amusement and optimism.
The Bitcoin price plummeted to $63,300 during Friday’s trading session, the lowest level since May 15. This was the lowest level in over one month. The decline is concurrent with the diminishing likelihood of interest rate reductions in the United States and the withdrawal of funds from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
A cumulative net outflow of $106 million was observed in Bitcoin spot ETFs on June 21. The net inflow has been negative for the entire trading week, with a total outflow of $545 million, as indicated by Spotonchain data.
These outflows may suggest that institutional investors’ interest is declining, which could exacerbate the downward pressure on Bitcoin’s price. There was minimal movement in Bitcoin at the time of writing, with a 0.48% increase in the past 24 hours to $64,229.
In light of this, Saylor responded by posting a humorous meme on X (formerly known as Twitter). The image depicted Cookie Monster, the adored character from Sesame Street, consuming Bitcoins.
The caption read, “New logo?” This tweet illustrates Saylor’s typical approach to market volatility, which is to remain optimistic and concentrate on the long-term potential of Bitcoin.
Saylor has been a prominent advocate for Bitcoin in the corporate sector. Under his stewardship, MicroStrategy has made substantial investments in Bitcoin, considering it a strategic asset that can be used to mitigate inflation and currency devaluation. Investors may have been concerned by the recent decline in Bitcoin’s price.
Saylor’s tweet serves as a reminder to the crypto community to maintain their attention on the long-term rather than the short-term fluctuations by incorporating levity into the situation.