A concise overview of Bitcoin, detailing its function as a decentralized digital currency that enables peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. It explains how Bitcoin utilizes blockchain technology to securely record transactions, ensuring transparency and preventing issues like double-spending.

Michael Saylor is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm that became one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, viewing it as a superior store of value to cash. Under his leadership, MicroStrategy has aggressively accumulated Bitcoin since 2020, using both company reserves and leveraged strategies to amass billions in BTC, making it a major institutional advocate for Bitcoin adoption.