Microstrategy's ceo stated that paying dividends is a higher priority than not selling bitcoin, introducing a potential future selling pressure. this statement, while contextualized within a hypothetical 50% price drop scenario, creates uncertainty. however, the firm simultaneously reaffirms bitcoin as a core long-term holding and has made recent large purchases, tempering the bearish implications.
Direct quotes from fong lee, ceo of microstrategy, a major corporate holder of bitcoin.
While the headline suggests a bearish potential by mentioning the possibility of selling, the ceo's strong long-term bullish stance on bitcoin and recent accumulation acts as a counterbalance. the potential selling is framed as a contingency for dividend payments in a severe downturn (50% drop), rather than an immediate market action, leading to a neutral immediate outlook but with an underlying long-term commitment.
The ceo's statements emphasize a long-term strategy for bitcoin, viewing it as a core asset and focusing on long-term performance rather than short-term volatility. the dividend payment contingency is also a long-term strategic consideration, potentially extending to 2065.
Cover image via U.Today Read U.TODAY on Google News A long-term bet MSCI concerns Advertisement During a recent interview with Schwab Network, Fong Lee, chief executive officer at business intelligence firm Strategy, did not rule out selling the company’s Bitcoin holdings. Lee has stressed that paying the dividends is a higher priority. “All that said, what’s important is paying our dividends, more important than not selling Bitcoin,” he said. HOT Stories Strategy Might Sell Bitcoin, CEO Says Crypto Market Prediction: Ethereum (ETH), King of Altcoins, Is Back; Is XRP Ready for Price Jump? Shiba Inu (SHIB) Fails First Resistance Test BREAKING: Bitcoin (BTC) Price Reacts to Fed's Latest Rate Cut XRP and Bitcoin Get NYSE Listing, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Whale Activity Highest in Months, Ripple CTO Stunned by Solana — Crypto News Digest If the Bitcoin price were to go down by 50%, Strategy could use Bitcoin to pay our dividends through about 2065. Advertisement A long-term bet That said, Lee has emphasised that Bitcoin is a core part of Strategy’s long-term plan. “Bitcoin is always an important purchase and a good buy for us at any point in time,” he said. You Might Also Like Mon, 12/08/2025 - 13:21 BREAKING: Strategy Announces Biggest Bitcoin Purchase in Months By Alex Dovbnya The mammoth purchase announced this week was timed based on internal financial stability measures and favorable stock liquidity. Advertisement Lee has also steadied that Strategy is focused on the cryptocurrency’s long-term performance instead of short-term volatility. “For the last 5 years, I think what we’ve been doing is bullish for the Bitcoin market and so we don’t think about it week to week,” he added. MSCI concerns As reported by U.Today, submitted a letter this morning in response to MSCI’s proposal to exclude companies that have greater than 50% of their assets in digital assets. It has argued that the potential exclusion would be “discriminatory.” During the Schwab interview, Lee also described the proposal as “misinformed” and “misguided”. “It just seems early to make a decision that digital assets shouldn’t be an area that people should invest in,” he said. #MicroStrategy News #Bitcoin News #Michael Saylor