Michael saylor is a prominent bitcoin maximalist and his firm, microstrategy, is a major corporate holder. his reaffirmation to 'buy bitcoin' and 'don't sell the bitcoin,' especially when microstrategy itself is facing unrealized losses, reinforces conviction among his followers and long-term holders, potentially mitigating further panic selling.
Saylor's advice is entirely consistent with his proven actions. microstrategy's continuous acquisition of btc, even at higher prices, and refusal to sell demonstrates a strong, unwavering conviction in bitcoin's long-term value, aligning his words directly with his financial strategy.
While saylor's statement provides a psychological floor by encouraging hodling and discouraging capitulation, it is unlikely to immediately reverse a significant market crash on its own. it supports a 'buy the dip' mentality for long-term investors but won't necessarily trigger an immediate price pump.
Saylor's 'rules' are fundamentally about long-term accumulation and holding, designed to ride out short-term volatility and capitalize on bitcoin's long-term growth trajectory rather than influencing immediate market movements.
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