On Feb 17, 2026, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor told Ray Dalio to own bitcoin after Dalio warned the post–World War II global order is unraveling, presenting BTC as a hedge against rising geopolitical and financial risk.
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said the firm is accumulating and holding crypto rather than selling, joining Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Saylor in reaffirming ongoing Bitcoin purchases. Their united stance comes amid recent market drawdowns and could help steady sentiment for BTC.
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin is one of the decade’s best performers, and early 2026 price action is starting to vindicate that conviction after a rough spell in late 2025. Market watchers are watching BTC for signs of sustained institutional demand.
Michael Saylor drew fresh attention to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin position on Jan. 11 after posting that the company controls a $61.25 billion Bitcoin portfolio, fueling speculation he may announce another large purchase as soon as tomorrow.
Recent purchases by Michael Saylor’s team and miner BitMine, together with renewed bullishness from Tom Lee, have eased fears these buyers were ‘tapped out’ after big BTC and ETH buys. The moves are supporting market confidence and suggest continued institutional demand.