Why Michael Saylor Supports Pakistan’s $5B Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy and Bitcoin enthusiast, has offered advisory support to Pakistan as the country looks...

Written by: Arslan Butt • Monday, June 16, 2025 • 2 min read

• Last updated: Monday, June 16, 2025

Quick overview

Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, is advising Pakistan on integrating Bitcoin into its national reserves to enhance financial resilience.
Pakistan plans to establish a national Bitcoin reserve and has formed the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority to guide its crypto strategy.
The country aims to allocate surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, promoting financial sovereignty and innovation.
Pakistan is rapidly advancing its regulatory framework for crypto, with industry leaders joining as strategic advisors to support its Web3 ambitions.

Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy and Bitcoin enthusiast, has offered advisory support to Pakistan as the country looks into Bitcoin for its reserves. He met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister for Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib in Islamabad recently and discussed how Bitcoin can strengthen national financial resilience and economic transformation.

MicroStrategy holds over 226,000 BTC, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world. Drawing from his experience in guiding the company to a Bitcoin treasury, Saylor said, “When the world sees a leader in Bitcoin, they follow the leader with their money.”

The Pakistani Finance Ministry released a video of the meeting, showing the shared vision for digital assets in the national economy. Saylor praised Pakistan’s human capital and is confident that it can lead in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Pakistan’s Bitcoin Reserves

The high-level engagement comes after Pakistan formally announced its plan to create a national Bitcoin reserve. This is in line with the formation of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority, an institutional body to guide the country’s crypto strategy.

At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Bilal Bin Saqib confirmed Pakistan’s long-term commitment to Bitcoin, saying the country will hold and not sell its BTC assets. He called it a strategic play for financial sovereignty and innovation.

Key Points:

National Bitcoin wallet.
Hold for long term.
Pakistan Crypto Council with Saqib as CEO.

Saqib pointed to Saylor’s track record of transforming MicroStrategy from a mid-tier software company into a Bitcoin leader as a model for national replication. He said Pakistan has the talent and energy to follow suit.

Energy, Infrastructure & Legal Framework

Pakistan is also planning to allocate 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. The strategy is to monetize stranded energy, reduce waste and attract FDI.

Bitcoin Price Chart - Source: Tradingview — Bitcoin Price Chart – Source: Tradingview

Pakistan’s regulatory progress is also moving fast:

Draft crypto law was fast tracked in June.
Saqib has brought in industry leaders including Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao as strategic advisors.

This is part of a broader push to position Pakistan as a Web3 ready emerging market, using crypto to modernize both the economy and energy infrastructure.

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Arslan Butt

Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)

Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics. His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker. His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.